Music in Durham
Classical music events and news
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The explosive sound of full orchestra and cathedral organ in Saint-Saëns' Symphony No.3 along with evocative works by Vaughan Williams and Respighi.
For those who love 'G & S' and for those new to opera, Durham Opera Ensemble presents a night of all of the best bits from Gilbert and Sullivan's operettas.
DUOS Chamber Orchestra give an enchanting programme of romance, fantasy and theatrical sparkle with music by Schubert, Berio, Ravel and Offenbach
Reviews
Henry Purcell meets Monty Python
Dunelm Consort offer up an irresistable combination of strong musical performances and glorious silliness in an imaginative semi-staging of Henry Purcell’s Dramatick Opera ‘King Arthur’.
Previews
Changing Climates at MUSICON
The climate is challenging but MUSICON is striding out into the rain, with a programme that spans the globe, from Durham to Japan.
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.