# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rhapsody in Blue and 1812 Overture
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Experience an unforgettable evening of orchestral brilliance as the Durham University Palatinate Orchestra presents a programme built around some of the most iconic works ever written. Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, with piano soloist Benjamin Houchin, brings its unmistakable fusion of classical sophistication and jazz‑infused flair, whilst Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture delivers its sweeping drama and triumphant power!

The concert showcases the 90-piece Symphony Orchestra and the 20-piece Palatinate Ensemble at their most dynamic, offering a rich blend of grandeur and musical storytelling. It’s a rare opportunity to hear these landmark pieces performed with the full force and finesse they deserve — a night designed to inspire, captivate, and celebrate the enduring magic of great music!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/rhapsody-in-blue-and-1812-overture/200030042226444
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music, art, theatre, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Durham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Gala Durham
- **lat**: 54.778350128449
- **long**: -1.5749850869179
- **full address**: Gala Durham, Millennium Place,Durham, Durham, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rhapsody in Blue and 1812 Overture being held?
  - **A:** Rhapsody in Blue and 1812 Overture takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Gala Durham, Millennium Place,Durham, Durham, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rhapsody in Blue and 1812 Overture?
  - **A:** Rhapsody in Blue and 1812 Overture is organized by Durham University Palatinate Orchestra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rhapsody in Blue and 1812 Overture is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rhapsody in Blue and 1812 Overture sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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