Thanks to its unique creative approach, the Aurora Orchestra combines world-class concerts with bold innovations in programming and performance practice.
Founded in London in 2005 by its principal conductor Nicholas Collon, it has long established a reputation as one of Europe's leading chamber orchestras.
In recent years, Aurora has further advanced its trademark of performing concerts from memory and is considered the first orchestra in the world to perform entire symphonies in this way—without sheet music on stage.

from Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, played by heart. Filmed at Alexandra Palace Theatre on Monday 14th August 2023.
Thanks to its unique creative approach, the Aurora Orchestra combines world-class concerts with bold innovations in programming and performance practice.
Founded in London in 2005 by its principal conductor Nicholas Collon, it has long established a reputation as one of Europe's leading chamber orchestras.
In recent years, Aurora has further advanced its trademark of performing concerts from memory and is considered the first orchestra in the world to perform entire symphonies in this way—without sheet music on stage.

from Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, played by heart. Filmed at Alexandra Palace Theatre on Monday 14th August 2023.
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