December 2015
DUOS and Chamber Choir Christmas Concert
Join these two exceptional ensembles for an evening of festive cheer, expect mulled wine, mince pies and lots of hearty carols.
Find out more »January 2016
A Moonlight Serenade
Castle Big Band, raising funds for Castle Community Action, and backed by the irresistible tunes of Glenn Miller and his orchestra; this is a once in 75 years black tie event that is not to be missed.
Find out more »February 2016
DUPO – An Oriental Odyssey
Join the Palatinate Orchestra for their second term concert in the magnificent Castle Great Hall.
Find out more »Dunelm Consort & Players: Bach for Lent and Easter
For their second concert, the Dunelm Consort & Players frame Bach's famous Double Violin Concerto with two of his finest cantatas.
Find out more »March 2016
June 2016
Palatinate Music and Theatre Awards Evening
Palatinate Music and Theatre awards evening.
Find out more »October 2016
The European Lute Orchestra
The European Lute Orchestra was founded in 2012 with the support of the Italian and British Lute Societies. It is a large musical ensemble formed of about 40 musicians from many countries including Italy, France, Germany, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, UK, Poland, Slovenia, and Venezuela.
Find out more »November 2016
DOE: 10th Anniversary Concert
Durham Opera Ensemble return to the Castle Great Hall for their first production of the year.
Find out more »Orchestral Society: Chamber Orchestra
Save the date for the first DUOS concert of the year in Castle Great Hall conducted by John Reddel.
Find out more »December 2016
In Nomine
Fretwork
The programme includes works by:
John Taverner, Christopher Tye, Robert Parsons, William Byrd, Picforth, Orlando Gibbons, Nico Muhly, William Lawes, Gavin Bryars and Henry Purcell
February 2017
Dunelm Consort and Players: Coronation Anthems
Join the Dunelm Consort and Players for their second concert of the year, exploring music written for British coronations.
Find out more »TriUni: Massed Bands Concert
A collaborative concert with the brass bands of Durham, Leeds and Warwick Universities plus massed bands to finish.
Find out more »March 2017
Palatinate Orchestra in Castle Great Hall
Save the date for the DUPO Castle Concert which should be a great success, conducted by Adam Laughton.
Find out more »Dunelm Consort and Players: Bach St John Passion
A Lenten performance of J.S. Bach's iconic St John Passion conducted by Jonny Allsopp.
Find out more »June 2017
Around the World in 80 Minutes
Following on from the Britain themed Cathedral Concert, this second evening of music will take you on a journey around the world in 80 minutes featuring a number of Music Durham's best and most diverse ensembles. Join Music Durham for the final evening of our mini series, the perfect start to the Festival of the Arts.
Find out more »Palatinate Music and Theatre Awards
Music and Theatre Palatinate Awards
Find out more »November 2017
Opera of Ages
'Opera of Ages' will take you on an operatic journey through time. The show will display and evolution of opera.
Find out more »Concert Band on Broadway
On 29th November we'll treat you to spectacular scores from the most iconic Broadway productions; including West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Summertime and the Sound of Music - in true concert band style, this promises to be a night to remember!
Find out more »December 2017
DUOS Chamber
In the magical setting of Durham Castle, the Chamber Orchestra of Durham University Orchestral Society presents an evening of fairytale and fantasy that will transport you away from chilly Durham to lands far, far away.
Find out more »June 2018
Castle Summer Concert: Earthbound
Join Music Durham for our second annual Castle Concert in the renowned world heritage sight of University College Durham. This year's theme ‘Earthbound’ celebrates earth, land, sea and the natural world in all its beauty. Our societies Durham University Brass Band, Classical Ensemble, Dunelm Consort, Durham Dynamics, Full Score Barbershop, Hill Orchestra, Voices and Palatinate Orchestra have prepared a delightful selection of works to perform in the Great Hall. The evening will begin with a drinks reception and will be…
Find out more »Full Score Summer Concert
Tickets will be available on the door. Full Score is excited to invite you to an evening of Barbershop, Jazz and showtunes for one glamorous evening in Castle Great Hall! With music from Stevie Wonder, Louis Prima, the Great American Songbook, as well as traditional favourites, we’ll be pulling out all the stops to celebrate our first year! Doors open at 8pm, with refreshments available at the Undie bar during the interval. Important Event Information Doors Open: 8pm Ticket Prices: Adult £5,…
Find out more »November 2018
Inaugural Concert: Castle Chamber Choir and Orchestra
Save the date for the inaugural concert of the Castle Chamber Choir and Orchestra!
Find out more »DUOS Chamber Concert
Join DUOS for their first chamber orchestra concert of the year in the magical setting of Durham Castle Great Hall.
Find out more »December 2018
DUCE Michaelmas Concert 2018
Join Durham University Classical Ensemble for their first concert of the academic year.
Find out more »Foot Notes: I’m dreaming of an A CAPPELLA Christmas
Join Footnotes, the newest university a cappella group, for their first concert in the fantastic Durham Castle.
Find out more »February 2019
Life of St Cuthbert featuring Durham University Chamber Choir
The culmination of a week’s musical pilgrimage, Durham University Chamber Choir and Durham and Northumberland Music Service Players perform the Life of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathedral.
Find out more »March 2019
DUPO Chamber Orchestra
Save the date for DUPO Chamber Orchestra's Epiphany term concert!
Find out more »An A Cappella Spring Concert with Durham Dynamics and Northern Lights
Save the date for an evening of a cappella in Durham Castle Great Hall, featuring Durham Dynamics and Northern Lights.
Find out more »November 2019
CCCO Concert: ‘A Shadow and a Dream’
The Castle Chamber Choir and Orchestra welcome you to their annual Michaelmas Concert. Performing well-known and obscure British music from the 19th and 20th centuries, including Elgar, Britten, Holst, Vaughan Williams and Parry, we'd be delighted to have you join us on Remembrance Sunday to celebrate the beautiful music of the nation
Find out more »DUPO Chamber Concert
Join DUPO in their first concert of the academic year, an exploration of Russian sound and colour interspersed with a French suite based on Maeterlinck's symbolist play, Pelleas et Melisande.
Find out more »December 2019
DUCE Michaelmas Concert
Join DUCE for their first concert of the academic year featuring Haydn’s spectacular Symphony 104, along with extracts from Handel’s Water Music and Vivaldi’s Alla Rustica orchestral concerto. See you there!
Find out more »DUOS Chamber Concert
Join DUOS Chamber Orchestra in Castle Great Hall for their first concert of the academic year.
Find out more »Foot Notes Presents: Christmas In The City
Join Foot Notes for their first concert of the year in Castle Great Hall, an evening full of a cappella treats.
Find out more »January 2020
TriUni 2020
Following the long standing annual tradition of a joint concert, TriUni will this year be hosted by Durham University Brass Band in Durham Castle's Great Hall - Come listen to the University Brass Bands of Durham, Warwick, and Leeds!
Find out more »February 2020
Dunelm Players Epiphany Concert
The Dunelm players are proud to present their Epiphany term concert! Held in the beautiful Castle Great Hall and featuring music by Handel, Telemann and Locatelli it promises to be a concert not to be missed!
Find out more »Full Score and Durham Dynamics Epiphany Concert
Book the Date for Full Score and Durham Dynamics Epiphany concert!
Find out more »March 2020
The Real Gospel Project 2: Church
Join Durham University Gospel Choir for our annual spring concert! With a range of soulful, spiritual and shiver-inducing gospel classics and contemporary pieces, we are very excited to showcase the repertoire we have worked so hard on this year. 20% of proceeds will be donated to the wonderful British Heart Foundation. Important Event Information Doors Open: 7:30 pm Ticket Prices: £7 Standard/ £6 Concession/ £5 Music Durham/ Free for under 12s Ticket Availability: Tickets will be on sale on the…
Find out more »CANCELLED: DUPO Chamber Concert
Save the date for DUPO Chamber Orchestra’s second concert of the year. We will return to the Castle Great Hall where we will play Janacek’s Adagio for Orchestra, Saudes do Brasil by Milhaud and the El Amor Brujo Suite by Da Falla.
Find out more »June 2020
Cancelled: A Night at The Movies, with Music Durham! Part 2
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we have taken the decision with a heavy heart that all our remaining concerts are cancelled or postponed. This is a very difficult time for everyone, and we’d like to thank you all for your support as we work through this together. We hope that you, your families, and loved ones keep safe and well. Join Music Durham for our annual extravaganza, this time in the Castle Great Hall! Showcasing some of the…
Find out more »November 2021
Dunelm Consort & Players: Music For These Distracted Times
Dunelm Consort and Players present their first concert of the year: Music For These Distracted Times Showcasing the society's largest ever cohort of new members, Dunelm will present a varied programme from small and larger ensembles.
Find out more »March 2022
Stories and Dances
An enchanting concert of stories and dances in Durham Castle’s great hall. Be enthralled by ‘Tales from Anderson’, the story of the witches of Oz ‘Wicked’ and the thrilling score of ‘James Bond 007’. All proceeds go to the charity ‘MIND’ who we believe have a very powerful impact on the stories of so many people. Just select the ticket price based on the amount you would like to donate.
Find out more »DUCE Epiphany Concert
Concert of exciting classical repertoire played to a high musical standard by the Durham University Classical Ensemble. The programme consists of Schubert's 8th symphony, Mendlessohn's Hebrides Overture, Martines Symphonia in C major, Saint - George's L' Amant Anonyme Overture. We will also be showcasing a debut performance of An Orient Overture by Varis Sirisook.
Find out more »A Movie Night In
We are delighted to announce our Epiphany term concert. 'A Movie Night In' will take place in the Castle Great Hall at 8:30pm on Monday 14th March. With the soundtracks to your favourite films, from Star Wars to Jurassic Park and Pirates of the Caribbean, it will be a Hollywood style evening to remember. We will also be debuting scores composed by Durham Alumni, Hester James and Megan Cunnington.
Find out more »DUPO Chamber: Tales of Faust and Callirhoe
DUPO Chamber Orchestra's Concert this term showcases a collection of Romantic repertoire, which focuses on celebrating unrepresented composers. The first half is Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 2, a passionate masterpiece. This is followed by the second half of the concert, which features women composers. This half will open with Emilie Mayer's dramatic and haunting Faust Overture, followed by a breathtaking finale: the stunning and varied Callirhoe Suite d'Orchestra by Cecille Chaminade.
Find out more »Life Could Be A Dream: A Night of A Cappella
Join us on the last day of term at the prestigious Castle Great Hall at University College. Your life truly could be a dream, as you lend your ears to us for an eclectic music mix of a cappella. You'll hear everything from the pop rock of Olivia Rodrigo, to the smooth soul of Stevie Wonder as well as beautiful, resonating choral pieces.
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