David Murray has been recognized as one of the North East’s most acclaimed pianists, and is constant demand as a soloist, accompanist and chamber music partner.

He has been a regular accompanist for David Haslam, Sir Thomas Allen, Ian Partridge, Bradley Creswick, and Alison Pearce, with whom he has appeared in recitals all over the world.

He is also well known as a choral trainer and conductor, and is permanent conductor of Bishopwearmouth Choral Society and Hexham Abbey Festival Chorus.

Recently David has been instrumental in establishing a new chamber music series in Whitley Bay  which has proved highly successful and have attracted artists of international standing . 

On an educational front David has been lucky enough to have helped many young pianists who are now starting to make their way in the musical world , especially through his work at the Weekend School at the Sage Gateshead, where he was Head of Keyboard Studies from 2004 - 2013. He continues to teach privately and is  Head of Keyboard Studies at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, a post which he has held since 2001.