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Events from the 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026 Reset
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
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
Indian Spring Colours: Resonance – Ode to Call of the Valley
GemArts and Durham University launch this year’s Indian Spring Colours concert series with ‘Resonance - Ode to Call of the Valley' , inspired by the legendary creations Call of the Valley and Valley Recalls, immortalised by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia (Bansuri) and Pandit Shivkumar Sharma (Santoor).
20 February 2026
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Department of Music, Palace Green
- Music
- Music Department
Indian Spring Colours: Simrandeep Kaur & Harikiran Sahota
Step into the colours of spring with an immersive afternoon of Indian classical music, where melody, rhythm, and tradition come together in a soulful live concert experience.
21 February 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Durham University, Department of Music, Palace Green, Dh1 3RL
- Music
- 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
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CONCERT: Department of Music Showcase
A special concert celebrating musical leadership and creativity in Durham – to mark International Women’s Day 2026.
03 March 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Concert Room, Department of Music, Palace Green, DH1 3RL
- Music
Roderick Chadwick, piano
We welcome the outstanding British pianist Roderick Chadwick to give a morning concert bringing together compositions by current Durham students, workshopped in the preceding week, and music from several generations of the Messiaen tradition.
07 March 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Department of Music, Palace Green
- Music
- Music Department