News

Some news from the Aurora office team

7 January 2026

After nearly 17 years with Aurora, Chief Executive John Harte will be moving on to become Managing Director of the London Symphony Orchestra when Dame Kathryn McDowell DBE steps down in the summer.  

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Aurora appoints three new trustees

23 October 2025

We’re delighted to welcome three new trustees to Aurora’s board.

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What’s the Score? A new podcast from Aurora

8 August 2025

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Aurora? We’ve launched What’s the Score?, a new podcast that takes you under the skin of the music we perform and inside the creative brains behind our performances.

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We’re recruiting for new trustees

28 May 2025

Aurora’s recruiting for three trustees to support our board on fundraising, education and governance.

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Aurora announces free access for all schools to Aurora Classroom

22 April 2025

Aurora announces free access for all schools to Aurora Classroom.

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Beethoven’s Violin Concerto from memory with Nicola Benedetti

3 April 2025

Aurora announces the release of a memorised Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Nicola Benedetti on Decca

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2024 Year in Review

22 January 2025

There was lots to celebrate in 2024. Our Year in Review report looks back on some of our favourite moments.

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Aurora’s Rite of Spring wins Grand Prix at Golden Prague Festival

27 September 2024

At the closing ceremony of the 61st edition of the annual Golden Prague International Television Festival last night, Aurora Orchestra’s Rite of Spring was awarded the festival’s Grand Prix.

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Co-Principal Viola vacancy

28 June 2024

Aurora Orchestra is recruiting a co-Principal Viola to join the group of freelance musicians who make up its core of Principal Players on a 50/50 job-share basis with the current co-Principal Viola. 

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Finance and Administrative Assistant job announcement

21 June 2024

Aurora Orchestra is recruiting for a Finance and Administrative Assistant to support Aurora’s programme with a focus on financial management and general administrative assistance

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