This event is a part of MUSICON; a series of professional music concerts organised by Durham University's world-leading Music Department.

Described in their debut concert as ‘beguiling’, The Portrait Players are an all-female trio whose engaging programmes are inspired by historical characters. Featuring Claire Ward (soprano), Kristiina Watt (theorbo/lute) and Miriam Nohl (cello/viola da gamba), the trio, founded in January 2023, has quickly established a busy concert schedule across the UK.

In this programme, The Portrait Players shine a light on the female writers of 17th century Paris, who inspired the composers, as well as the actresses in London who brought Purcell’s theatre songs to life.

Henry Purcell: The Plaint: From rosy bowers, and other songs
Sébastien Le Camus: Ah! Fuyons ce dangereux séjour and other songs
François Campion: J’ai juré mille fois
Honoré d’Ambruis: Le doux silence de nos bois
Michel Lambert: Laissez-moi soupirer

£10 standard

£5 students

£1 under-18s.