"Dona Nobis Pacem"

Schedule

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 07:45 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Newcastle Cathedral | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN

Advertisement
Join Durham University Choral Society for their inaugural performance of the season, bringing the reverence of Vaughan Williams' "Dona Nobis Pacem" and the radiance of Poulenc's "Gloria" to the stage of Newcastle Cathedral alongside a 60-piece orchestra.
'Durham University Choral Society, described as possessing "a warm and finely balanced" sound (The Guardian, 2024), join forces with the players of Durham University's leading Orchestras to bring a vibrant programme of choral and symphonic music to Newcastle Cathedral.
Conducted by Tim Burke (Chorus Director for Royal Northern Sinfonia Chorus and Musical Director of Tête à Tête Opera), our evening of music begins with the rousing "Gloria" by Francis Poulenc, a radiant work by the French 20th century composer that spreads joyous praise with a modern twist. Our second half takes the audience on an extended journey influenced by the First World War from Vaughan Williams' perspective, with a choral-symphonic work entitled "Dona Nobis Pacem" (give us peace). With introspective slower movements and the haunting fanfares of "Beat! Beat! Drums" Williams brings these tragic memories to life and depicts the light of peace emerging through the darkness.
With an evening of joyous, emotionally resonant music in the beautiful surroundings of Newcastle Cathedral, this event is not one to miss.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Sq,Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Durham University Choral Society

Host or Publisher Durham University Choral Society

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Newcastle Upon Tyne

MURS \/\/ The Cluny Newcastle
Wed, 19 Nov at 07:30 pm MURS // The Cluny Newcastle

The Cluny

ENTERTAINMENT DANCE
Murs in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Wed, 19 Nov at 07:30 pm Murs in Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Cluny

ENTERTAINMENT CONCERTS
Bad Nerves
Wed, 19 Nov at 07:30 pm Bad Nerves

The Grove

ART MUSIC
Speed Dating in Newcastle for 40s & 50s
Wed, 19 Nov at 07:30 pm Speed Dating in Newcastle for 40s & 50s

Manahatta Newcastle

SPEED-DATING
Bad Nerves in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Wed, 19 Nov at 08:30 pm Bad Nerves in Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Grove

CONCERTS MUSIC
Thu, 20 Nov at 09:15 am Asthma in children and young people: a one-day course (Newcastle/Gateshead)

Health Innovation NENC

WORKSHOPS HEALTH-WELLNESS
Newcastle 12 Practical Steps to Boost Your MSP
Thu, 20 Nov at 09:30 am Newcastle 12 Practical Steps to Boost Your MSP

Newcastle upon Tyne

Population Health: Strongest Start Conference
Thu, 20 Nov at 09:30 am Population Health: Strongest Start Conference

Newcastle United Football Club

HEALTH-WELLNESS CONTESTS
Fish56Octagon Fishtales Tour | Newcastle
Sat, 25 Oct at 10:00 pm Fish56Octagon Fishtales Tour | Newcastle

NX Newcastle

ART
Benedict Hawkin - The Cumberland Arms
Sun, 26 Oct at 02:00 pm Benedict Hawkin - The Cumberland Arms

The Cumberland Arms

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
How Mountain Girls Can Love: American Gothic!
Sun, 26 Oct at 03:00 pm How Mountain Girls Can Love: American Gothic!

The Old Coal Yard

MUSIC KIDS
KID KAPICHI \/\/ the Cluny Newcastle
Sun, 26 Oct at 07:30 pm KID KAPICHI // the Cluny Newcastle

The Cluny

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Gama Bomb, Raised By Owls
Sun, 26 Oct at 07:30 pm Gama Bomb, Raised By Owls

The Cluny

Gerry Richardson\u2019s Big Idea
Sun, 26 Oct at 07:30 pm Gerry Richardson’s Big Idea

The Globe

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Sun, 26 Oct at 08:00 pm NO CIGAR (NZ) in Newcastle

Stag & Hunter

CONCERTS MUSIC
BLACK SABBITCH
Mon, 27 Oct at 07:00 pm BLACK SABBITCH

Think Tank?

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
A WILHELM SCREAM + STRIKE ANYWHERE + CATBITE \/\/ Cluny
Mon, 27 Oct at 07:30 pm A WILHELM SCREAM + STRIKE ANYWHERE + CATBITE // Cluny

The Cluny

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Black Sabbitch in Newcastle UK
Mon, 27 Oct at 08:00 pm Black Sabbitch in Newcastle UK

THINK TANK? Newcastle

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Alex Cornish
Tue, 28 Oct at 07:30 pm Alex Cornish

The Cluny

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
The Wytches | Newcastle
Tue, 28 Oct at 07:30 pm The Wytches | Newcastle

The Cluny

ART NONPROFIT

What's Happening Next in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

Discover Newcastle Upon Tyne Events