News
RPS Ensemble Award
29 November 2019
Last night at Battersea Arts Centre, we received the highly-coveted Ensemble Award from the Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS). We’re still buzzing from the announcement – feeling very honoured, grateful and quite giddy from it all.
Folk Roots
23 October 2019
Folk songs, field recordings and lying down immersed in music. Aurora Leader Maia Cabeza chats with us about what to expect for Folk Roots, our next late-night event (Sat 2 November, Kings Place).
Welcome to Dame Liz Forgan DBE
7 October 2019
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Dame Liz Forgan DBE as our new Chair of Trustees, and Mike Laven as Trustee.
Fantastique at the BBC Proms
25 September 2019
A roundup of the glowing reviews and audience feedback we received for our big night at the BBC Proms. This year, we brought to life Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, performing the work from memory in an epic Orchestral Theatre production with actor Mathew Baynton.
Living Music, 2019/20 Season
9 September 2019
Meet some avid music superfans, who’ll introduce you to our 2019/20 London season. For this year’s season brochure, we’ve created Living Music, a photo book exploring the quirks and beauty of musical obsession.
Meet Our New Principal Violas
5 September 2019
After an extensive two-year international search, we’re excited to welcome Hélène Clément and Ruth Gibson to Aurora as our two new Principal Violists.
Job Opportunity: Concerts Assistant & Librarian
19 June 2019
Join the Aurora team! We’re recruiting for the new role of Concerts Assistant and Librarian – accepting applications until midday, Tues 9 July.
Chair of Trustees search
8 June 2019
We’re looking for a dynamic and inspiring new Chair of Trustees to drive forward our ambitious artistic vision – accepting applications until Fri 5 July.
Pythagoras & the Music of the Spheres
28 May 2019
What was the ‘music of the spheres’ that captivated ancient Greek philosophers? We trace its origins and influence through the centuries ahead of this week’s UK tour of our latest Orchestral Theatre production.
New international appointment for Nicholas Collon
2 May 2019
Exciting news this morning from Finland! Our Founder and Principal Conductor, Nicholas Collon, takes up an additional role as the new Chief Conductor of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.