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Emma Kirkby and Jacob Heringman gave sublime performances of English lute songs and we heard too how they are inspiring music students at Durham University.
The children’s choir at St Oswald’s is recruiting. It offers children up to the age of 12 an opportunity to learn singing and music theory through the structured RSCM programme, and to be part of a thriving musical tradition. No experience is required, and it’s completely free.
The listings are gradually coming in for the next few months, and based on what I have so far, this winter’s concerts are dominated by early music treats courtesy of Musicon and a particularly rich choice of organ recitals at Ushaw College, Hatfied College and Durham Cathedral. Durham’s local musicians have lots going on too, with music spanning 500 years from John Sheppard to John Dankworth and so far the students have told me about Mozart and Bach.
Glittering stars of Christmas music performed by Durham University Chamber Choir.
Durham University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Harry Castle, with violinist Sergei Batishchev, bring searing emotional intensity to Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky.
Having been thrown back into to cold hard world of a proper job, I came up with a musical one-a-day rule to keep my soul intact.
Durham University Choral Society conducted by Mike Summers bring out the differences between the Requiem settings by Fauré and Duruflé, with ravishing solos from James Quitmann and Sophie Kidwell.
English Touring Opera brought the Byzantine glories of Handel’s “Ottone” to the Gala Theatre. I’m still buzzing.
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.
