Durham Times | Arts

The Durham Singers, Elvet Methodist Church, Durham City

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:02:36 +0000

The Durham Singers wrapped up a successful year with a Christmas Concert with a twist. Winter Journeys, staged at the Elvet Methodist Church in Durham City, transported an audience on a virtual sleigh from the mighty River Vistula in Poland to the windswept lakes and mountains of Finland, taking in themes of love, nostalgia the spirit of Christmas itself on the way.

Bach to basics

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:05:18 +0100

WHEN Johann Sebastian Bach completed his mighty Mass in B Minor he was putting down a marker for stand out excellence for generations to come.

Book festival boasts a great guest line-up

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:13:23 +0100

AN American author whose debut novel is taking the States by storm will launch her UK tour at this year’s Durham Book Festival, it has been announced.

Petri dishes up thrilling delights at weekend!

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:14:39 +0100

THE streets of Durham will be filled with talent from across the globe in a festival of music and daredevil skills at the weekend.

Streets fall silent after fanfare

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:53:53 +0100

ONE of Europe’s biggest celebrations of brass music drew to a close last weekend – with organisers hailing the event a success.

Gospel choir for all voices

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:54:46 +0100

A GOSPEL choir meets for the first time tomorrow at St Nicholas’ Church, in the Market Place, Durham City.

New for brass

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:01:19 +0100

A MUSIC commission mixing traditional and contemporary influences was performed at the start of Durham: Brass International Festival.

Focus on heritage site images

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:59:43 +0100

A PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition showcasing Durham’s distinctive buildings has been unveiled at the new £1.25m World Heritage Site visitor centre.

Insight into China of today

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:13:57 +0100

ON SHOW for the first time outside London is an exhibition showcasing the modern face of Chinese art.

Focus on British surrealist painter

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:09:30 +0100

PAINTINGS by the British surrealist John Tunnard are on show at Grey College, Durham University.