Ukulele workshop

Premiere Preparations

Preparations are in full flow towards the launch of Richard Durrant's new band The Burning Deck and the world premiere of of his much anticipated Ukulele Concerto, Six Grooves for Ukulele on Sunday 10 September at Shoreham-by-Sea’s Ropetackle Arts Centre.
Stringhenge Tour Map

Putting Stringhenge on the map

Richard Durrant is preparing to travel the length and breadth of England - and more -with his much anticipated Stringhenge Tour 2017. Check out our updated tour schedule to find a venue near you...
Richard Durrant and Ian Chisholm

Meet the makers

Some of the instruments Richard Durrant is taking with him on his current tours are made by two of the best Luthier’s currently working the UK. We find our more about their amazing instruments and their extraordinary work…
Richard Durrant Ukulele Workshops

Take part in Six Grooves

Sign up for the workshops to get involved in the world premiere of Richard Durrant’s new concerto ‘Six Grooves for Ukulele’ at the Roptackle Arts Centre in Shoreham-by-Sea on 10 September. 

The origins of Stringhenge

I arrived back home with a brand new Gary Southwell “bog oak” guitar in July 2016, but I didn’t play it properly until late August. I couldn’t bring myself to pick it up.
The Burning Deck

Interview with the composer: Six Grooves for Ukulele

Richard Durrant’s new concerto ‘Six Grooves for Ukulele’, will be premiered on 10 September. We caught up with Richard to find out more about this exciting new work.
French Guitars

Richard Durrant’s Summer Special

Richard Durrant is busily packing his bags before heading south to Chalais in France for the second French Guitar Adventurers.

But Richard still has time to tell us more…
BBC Radio 3 In Tune

Hear Richard Durrant on BBC Radio 3 ‘In Tune’

Richard was on BBC Radio 3's In Tune last week talking about his upcoming Stringhenge concerts as well as his recently released album Durrant y Ledesma.
composer scribbles

Richard Durrant’s Summer Diary

Richard Durrant is emerging from his studio where he's been buried in notes writing his new concerto: Six Grooves for Ukulele. But he's looking forward to a fantastic season ahead. Here's his update...
Durrant Y Ledesma

The Magic of Paraguay

Richard has recently returned from his visit to Paraguay where he and Ismael played a concert and launched their new album 'Durrant y Ledesma'. Richard also played a solo concert in Asuncion’s Salle Moliere - but while in Asuncion something…