Since its creation in 2005, Aurora Orchestra has established a reputation as one of the most dynamic, innovative and challenging emerging voices in British classical music. Its projects combine outstanding musical quality with inventive programming and an ambitious commitment to reaching new audiences. Bringing together some of London’s most exciting young soloists in a virtuosic and versatile ensemble, the orchestra appears under the baton of its inspirational Principal Conductor, Nicholas Collon.

It has attracted particular praise for its cross-arts collaborations, and has appeared in many of the UK’s leading venues and festivals, including Wigmore Hall, Cadogan Hall and the Barbican theatre, and as part of the BBC Proms and the Aldeburgh, Sounds New and Spitalfields Festivals. Aurora’s 2010 season includes appearances at the Cambridge Summer Music Festival, the Snape Proms, the Sounds New Festival, Wigmore Hall and as part of the BBC Proms Inspire scheme. Aurora was nominated for the Royal Philharmonic Society’s 2009 Young Artist Award.

'‘Gossamer threads, crystalline chords and dancing, shimmering passages were simply beguiling.’