Music in Durham
Classical music events and news
Featured Events
Pianist Ben Smith explores the intricacies of rhythm and repetition, including ultra-virtuosic avant-garde works by Ichiyanagi and Xennakis.
Aigul Akhmetshina stars in the title role of Carmen, in a live cinema broadcast from the Royal Opera House
Durham Choral Society and Orchestra perform music to evoke night-time by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Ola Gjeilo
Reviews
EXAUDI – In dew of roses
Stunning vocal music spanning six centuries, including brand new compositions by A-level students at St Leonards RC comprehensive school
Previews
Introducing Ailsa Dixon’s Music
Composer Ailsa Dixon studied at Durham in the 1950s. Ahead of a concert celebrating her music, her daughter Josie Dixon tells Ailsa’s story and introduces the music on the programme.
Blog
New music focus: Joanna Ward
Joanna Ward is a young composer from Newcastle who is already making quite an impact, with a long list of impressive commissions and awards.
