News
“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.
Development Officer job announcement
2 February 2023
Aurora Orchestra is recruiting for a Development Officer to support the
orchestra’s fundraising activity, with a primary focus on our individual giving
programme.
Violin open auditions
17 January 2023
Aurora is holding open auditions to recruit freelance violinists to join our roster of regular players.
Introducing our new Principal Horn: Annemarie Federle
7 December 2022
We’re delighted to announce that Annemarie Federle has joined Aurora Orchestra as our new Principal Horn player.
Aurora Orchestra opens a Magical Toy Box of musical resources for schools
14 July 2022
Aurora today announces the launch of its new music programme for Early Years, Key Stage 1 and SEND settings. Building on over a decade of developing high-quality cross-art form performances for young children, Aurora Classroom provides teachers with the resources and support they need to deliver inspiring music education in the classroom. The initial launch offer – Aurora […]
Valeriy Sokolov in conversation with Nicholas Collon
20 May 2022
Next month, Aurora will be joined by renowned Ukrainian violinist Valeriy Sokolov for a series of special performances of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, programmed alongside the ensemble’s latest memorised symphony: Shostakovich’s Ninth. Aurora’s Principal Conductor Nicholas Collon sat down with Valeriy during preparations for the tour to talk about performing the Tchaikovsky, how the collaboration came […]
Aurora Orchestra to join Southbank Centre Resident Orchestras
5 April 2022
Aurora announces it will join Southbank Centre’s world-class roster of Resident Orchestras from autumn 2022, as part of the first changes to the latter group for 30 years Aurora will also renew its 15-year partnership with Kings Place as Resident Ensemble Aurora Orchestra this week announces it will become Resident Orchestra at London’s Southbank Centre from September 2022. […]