Joséphine’s Art
A selection of art from the collection at The Bowes Museum to accompany the music that we have chosen for our summer concerts. All images kindly supplied by The Bowes…
The extraordinary life of Joséphine Bowes
The artist and collector Joséphine Bowes is the inspiration behind our next concerts: we take a look at her life and the story behind her great gift to County Durham, The Bowes Museum.
Spem in Alium: Touching the void
The origins of Tallis’s motet Spem in Alium are shrouded in mist. Euan Ross examines what we know, and writes about his own experiences conquering this choral summit.
Tallis’s Testament
In his programme note for our concert on 6 April, our Musical Director Julian Wright examines how Tallis’s influence illuminates the music of Vaughan Williams and Howells.
Bach’s Christmas Album
In his programme note for our performance of Christmas Oratorio on 5 January, our Musical Director Julian Wright examines how Bach assembled his vivid album of Christmas music.
Meet our Samling soloists
Karon Wright, Artistic and Executive Director of Samling Institute for Young Artists introduces our Christmas Oratorio soloists and explains how collaboration with the Durham Singers benefits these young singers.