Music in Durham

Music in Durham

Classical music events and news

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Featured Events

08 February

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

Durham Cathedral

Messiah – DSCF Alumni Gala Concert

Famous alumni Alexander Armstrong and composer Will Todd feature in this gala fundraising concert by DSCF, including parts of Handel's Messiah.

£85

16 February

Northern Spirit Singers

Durham Cathedral

Visions of the Future

An eclectic programme on the theme of the future, including choral favourites alongside new works by Meredith Monk and Lucy Walker.

FREE

27 February

Durham Opera Ensemble

The Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms

Iolanthe

Fairy whimsy meets political satire in Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta Iolanthe, performed by Durham Opera Ensemble

£12.50

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Reviews

EXAUDI The Mirror of Speculation

EXAUDI create a glttering hall of mirrors with music from seven centuries ago reflected in the present, including music by students from St Leonard’s school.

Previews

MUSICON ‘Creating Connections’

Chair of MUSICON James Weeks explains how the new season is all about ‘creating connection’ through the shared experience of live music.

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.

Music in Durham brings you classical music listings, previews, reviews and news for Durham, with a bit of random blogging thrown in. The concert listing pages bring together classical music events from across the City and the University, so whether you’re looking for a great concert to go to, or if you’re planning something and want to avoid clashes, this is the place to look.