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MUSICONversations I: Prof. Julian Horton: ‘How to compose a nineteenth-century symphony’
MUSICONversations is a new series of music appreciation evenings in which members of Durham’s renowned Music Department introduce music they love and would like to share with a wider audience. They will give a short introduction before playing a recording of the music, followed by time for reflection and conversation. No special musical knowledge is necessary to enjoy a MUSICONversation - we invite you to come and explore something new in the company of an expert guide.
19 January 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Birley Room, Hatfield College
- Music
- Music Department
Richard Rijnvos: lettura del labirinto
MUSICON is thrilled to welcome virtuoso harpsichordist Jane Chapman to give the UK premiere of Richard Rijnvos’ major new work.
21 January 2026
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Department of Music, Palace Green, Durham
- Music
- Performance
- Music Department
Royal Northern Sinfonia II: Beethoven’s Septet
Royal Northern Sinfonia, directed by dynamic violinist Maria Włoszczowska, return for their second visit of the season in an evening of music packed full of wit, sparkle and passion.
23 January 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Elvet Methodist Church, 8 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL
- Music
- Music Department
Come and Sing Workshop: Verdi Choruses
We are delighted to welcome singers of all ages and levels to our latest Come and Sing workshop, in conjunction with the Durham Vocal Festival.
07 February 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Concert Room, Music Department
- Music
- Music Department
MUSICONversations II: Prof. John Snijders introduces the music of Matthijs Vermeulen
MUSICONversations is a new series of music appreciation evenings in which members of Durham’s renowned Music Department introduce music they love and would like to share with a wider audience. They will give a short introduction before playing a recording of the music, followed by time for reflection and conversation. No special musical knowledge is necessary to enjoy a MUSICONversation - we invite you to come and explore something new in the company of an expert guide.
09 February 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Birley Room, Hatfield College
- Music
- Music Department
Musica Antica Rotherhithe
Musica Antica Rotherhithe present cantatas and extracts from operas written for Venice’s public theatres in the mid-seventeenth century, many of which have lain unperformed for over 350 years.
17 February 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Elvet Methodist Church
- Music
- Performance
- Music Department
MUSICONversations III: Dr Joe Bates introduces the music of Wendy Carlos
MUSICONversations is a new series of music appreciation evenings in which members of Durham’s renowned Music Department introduce music they love and would like to share with a wider audience. They will give a short introduction before playing a recording of the music, followed by time for reflection and conversation. No special musical knowledge is necessary to enjoy a MUSICONversation - we invite you to come and explore something new in the company of an expert guide.
02 March 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Department of Music, Palace Green
- Music
- Music Department
Royal Northern Sinfonia III: Schubert and Haydn
For their final visit of the season, RNS bring two Viennese Classical masterworks to Durham. Haydn’s The Seven Last Words of our Saviour on the Cross, heard tonight in its well-known arrangement for string quartet, moves with reflective grace: a series of slow, searching movements inspired by the final phrases spoken by Jesus Christ on the cross.
08 May 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Elvet Methodist Church, 8 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL
- Music
SongPath in the Botanic Garden
Music – Nature – Mental Health
21 June 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Durham University Botanic Garden
- Music
- Performance
- Music Department