The Aurora Orchestra announces its dynamic 2024 season, featuring an array of inspiring performances and unique collaborations that appeal to audiences of all ages. The season highlights include:
- Beethoven’s Symphony No.3 ‘Eroica’: Aurora tours this masterpiece from memory, with performances in London and across East Anglia, offering a fresh perspective on Beethoven’s revolutionary work.
- Allan Clayton and Winterreise: Allan Clayton joins the orchestra for Hans Zender’s reimagined version of Schubert’s Winterreise. This production, with its orchestral storytelling, showcases an array of instruments including wind machines and percussion.
- Kings Place Residency: The residency aligns with the Scotland Unwrapped series, featuring four concerts that celebrate Scottish music, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Scotland.
- Family Programs: These include the storytelling performance “The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse,” and the new children’s show “Mendelssohn and the Moving Machines,” inspired by the music of Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel. These shows aim to bring classical music to life for younger audiences.
- Fundraising Campaign: The orchestra launches a campaign for the Big Give Christmas Challenge to raise funds for its new children’s show, enhancing its commitment to educational and engaging performances for children.
- Diverse Concerts and Collaborations: The season features a range of performances, from traditional Scottish music to contemporary pieces, showcasing the versatility and breadth of the orchestra’s repertoire and collaborations.
This season, Aurora Orchestra continues its mission to reach new audiences by presenting classical music in innovative formats and venues, and through its continued London residencies at the Southbank Centre and Kings Place.
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