News

Give a child the magic of live music
10 November 2023
Give a child the magic of live music as Aurora takes part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023. From Tue 28 November to Tue 5 December, your donation will be doubled.

Principal Oboe vacancy
2 November 2023
We are seeking to recruit a Principal Oboe to join the group of freelance musicians who make up our core of Principal Players.

Aurora Trustee Recruitment 2023
24 October 2023
We are seeking to strengthen and diversify Aurora Orchestra’s board with the appointment of new trustees.

Stepping Inside Beethoven
24 October 2023
We reflect back on two thrilling experimental projects at Printworks.

Tom Barber, Principal Oboe
6 October 2023
After nearly two decades with the orchestra, Tom Barber has decided to step down from his role as Aurora’s Principal Oboe.

Meet Manu Delago
6 October 2023
We sat down with percussionist, handpan player and composer Manu Delago ahead of our two concerts with him in October.

“One of the most breathtaking Proms in history” – The Rite by Heart at the BBC Proms.
19 September 2023
We’re still recovering from the incredible reaction we got from all of you following our Rite of Spring tour, ending with two BBC Proms.

Aurora Orchestra launches second project for schools to widen access to music-making
3 July 2023
Aurora Orchestra launches second project for schools to widen access to music-making

Actors Charlotte Ritchie and Karl Queensborough join Aurora Orchestra at BBC Proms
30 June 2023
Actors Charlotte Ritchie and Karl Queensborough join Aurora Orchestra in Helsinki, and at Saffron Hall and the BBC Proms.

Nicholas Snowman OBE
3 March 2023
All of us at Aurora are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Nicholas Snowman OBE earlier this week.