Mahler's First by Heart, Saffron Hall - Aurora Orchestra Aurora returns to Saffron Hall with a signature memorised and dramatised performance, exploring a symphony from the inside out.

Absolutely, although there aren’t many tickets left so you’ll need to be quick! www.auroraorchestra.com/event/saffro...

BBC Proms 2026: Mahler's First by Heart - Aurora Orchestra Aurora and Nicholas Collon return to the BBC Proms for a memorised performance of Mahler's First, with an exploration of his life in sound.

Find out more www.auroraorchestra.com/event/bbc-pr...

Mezzo-soprano Natalie Lewis joins us in our first-half memorised and dramatised introduction, as we lift the bonnet on a musical distillation of the composer’s life in sound: klezmer bands to the natural world, folk dances to funeral marches, symphony and song united as one.

📸 Dane Suarez

We are back with Principal Conductor Nicholas Collon at the BBC Proms this summer with none other than... Mahler's First Symphony!

📸 Chris Christodoulou

Thank you for coming, so glad you enjoyed it!

The Rite by Heart | Southbank Centre

In breaking news, @auroraorchestra.bsky.social has been completely bloody amazing again.

(I missed the original Rite of Spring performance at Proms 2023. SO glad they decided to revisit it.)

★★★★★ The Rite by Heart @auroraorchestra.bsky.social #MultitudesFestival @southbankcentre.bsky.social - with an exhilarating display of changing rhythms & moods, this semi-dramatised evening was as illuminating as it was exhilarating, says @hallibee1.bsky.social www.theartsdesk.com/classical-mu...

Wait until the end for a special surprise 👀

Introducing our actors for our dramatised introduction to The Rite by Heart.

🗓️ Sat 11 April @brittenpearsarts (sold out)
🗓️ Thu 16 April @southbankcentre

www.auroraorchestra.com/event/the-ri...

An introduction to 10 of the female violinists who are leading British orchestras:

www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/fem...

In Tune - Louise Alder and Nicholas McCarthy - BBC Sounds Live music from pianist Nicholas McCarthy and soprano Louise alder with Joseph Middleton.

We're looking forward to performing Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand with the incredible Nicholas McCarthy, Pianist this Friday at Snape Maltings. He caught up with Petroc Trewlany on BBC Radio 3's In Tune ahead of our weekend of concerts. Listen now www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Echoes of Youth from the Aurora principals at @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social @auroraorchestra.bsky.social
✍️ Mark Valencia
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Join us for a fully memorised dinner performance. Let the sounds of Mozart's Jupiter Symphony wash over you as you enjoy a three-course meal against the beautiful backdrop of Alexandra Palace's Theatre.

Find out more: www.auroraorchestra.com/event/immers...

📸 Jake Davis

Development Manager – job opportunity - Aurora Orchestra Aurora is seeking a Development Manager to lead individual giving and events at one of the UK’s most distinctive orchestras.

One week left to apply!

We’re hiring a Development Manager. If you’re a passionate fundraiser who wants to support and grow the orchestra’s fundraising activity, we’d love to hear from you.

🗓 Deadline: 9am, Friday 20 March

Find out more and apply at www.auroraorchestra.com/2026/02/deve...

The Rite of Spring – International Tour - Aurora Orchestra Aurora Orchestra takes its memorised rendition of Stravinsky's ground-breaking The Rite of Spring on international tour in 2026.

European followers - see you soon! www.auroraorchestra.com/event/rite-o...

"We've been awarded funding by the Music Export Growth Scheme to support our upcoming tour to Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland! We can't wait to bring our memorised performance of Stravinsky's explosive Rite of Spring to Europe.

Development Manager – job opportunity - Aurora Orchestra Aurora is seeking a Development Manager to lead individual giving and events at one of the UK’s most distinctive orchestras.

You’ll manage your own portfolio of donors, shape creative fundraising campaigns and communications, deliver high-quality events, and forge relationships with trusts and foundations.

🗓 Applications close: 9am, Friday 20 March

Find out more and apply at: www.auroraorchestra.com/2026/02/deve...

Are you a fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and creating memorable donor experiences?

We are looking for a Development Manager to join our team!

The Rite by Heart - Aurora Orchestra Aurora is reviving its ground-breaking production of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring for a one-off London performance at the Southbank Centre.

📅 Sat 11 April, Snape Maltings (sold out)

📅 Thu 16 April, Southbank Centre.

Find out more at: www.auroraorchestra.com/event/the-ri...

The Rite by Heart - Aurora Orchestra Aurora is reviving its ground-breaking production of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring for a one-off London performance at the Southbank Centre.

Alongside our players and Principal Conductor Nicholas Collon, they'll bring the unruly creation and infamous premiere of The Rite of Spring to life with our signature Orchestral Theatre treatment before Aurora takes over the mighty challenge of performing The Rite by Heart in the second half.

Familiar faces return for our upcoming dramatisations of The Rite of Spring at the Southbank Centre and Snape Maltings.

Karl Queensborough reprises his 2023 role as Stravinsky and Sarah Twomey (Shostakovich's Fifth Unwrapped, 2025) takes on the multifaceted role of Stravinsky's collaborators.

Our Learning Director, Rebecca Barnett, wrote a feature for Primary Music Magazine's spring issue, revealing the secrets behind our creative learning programme, Aurora Classroom.

Read at : issuu.com/primarymusic...

We’ve been nominated for BBC Music Magazine's 2026 Premiere Award for our recording of Abel Selaocoe's joyful Cello Concerto Four Spirits, and we need your help to win!

Vote for Four Spirits at www.classical-music.com/awards/2026-...

📸 Julian Guidera

Chief Executive recruitment - Aurora Orchestra Aurora's board is seeking an inspirational Chief Executive to work alongside co-founders Jane Mitchell and Nicholas Collon.

This is a rare opportunity to lead an orchestra at the cutting edge of classical music. Key priorities include ensuring continued artistic success, consolidating financial resilience, and managing growth as Aurora matures.

Interested? Find the full details: www.auroraorchestra.com/2026/02/chie...

We are recruiting a new Chief Executive!

As John Harte steps down after 16 years, Aurora is seeking an inspirational new Chief Executive.

📸 Andy Paradise/BBC

The Rite by Heart | Southbank Centre

Saw this at the Proms and loved it. Too right I’m going again. Rite of Spring Southbank Centre 16 April @auroraorchestra.bsky.social

www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/the...

📸 Julian Guidera

We performed a snapshot of our Mahler and the Mountain Adventures (for Grown Ups), with Jessie Maryon Davies leading brave mountain adventurers to new heights. Group exercise to the soundtrack of Gustav Mahler… it’s what he would have wanted!

We set music in motion at the Southbank Centre's Classical Mixtape: A Live Takeover. Joining our fellow resident orchestras for a one off orchestral takeover where concert-goers roamed freely and enjoyed a pick ’n’ mix of classical favourites.

From the bar to the mountain peak – and back down for a Star Wars medley 🏔️

Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/zOTuY1C...