Venue: Royal Concert Hall
Running time: Doors: 5.30pm. 1st Half: 7.00pm – 7.50pm, 20 minute interval, 2nd Half: 8.10pm - 9.00pm (Subject to change)
Important Information
Age Guidance: 7+
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
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Aurora Orchestra
Nicholas Collon conductor
Chloë Hanslip violin
Mozart Overture: The Marriage of Figaro
Elgar Introduction and Allegro
Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 ‘Italian’ (performed from memory)
It’s been twenty years since Aurora Orchestra tore up the rule book and made its name worldwide as a boundary-breaking ensemble, creating extraordinary musical experiences by incorporating drama and choreography and making even the most familiar classical works feel new-minted by performing them entirely from memory.
In this eagerly anticipated return to Nottingham, Aurora brings a quartet of contrasting classics, beginning with Mozart’s zesty overture to his hit opera, The Marriage of Figaro, whose perceived revolutionary subtext initially got it banned in several countries. Elgar’s unstoppable Introduction and Allegro is the perfect showcase for Aurora’s fleet-footed strings and there are more violin fireworks when popular British soloist, Chloe Hanslip, walks the high wire in Prokofiev’s virtuosic Second Violin Concerto. Finally, Mendelssohn’s breezy, best-loved Symphony, the ‘Italian’, gets the Aurora treatment: an exhilarating journey, made without sheet music, joining the composer on his grand tour from Venice to Rome in 1830. Complete with Mediterranean sunshine, historic art and architecture, and traditional dances, it’s a joyous excursion, hurtling to a close with a raucous, irresistible saltarello.
Free pre-concert talk, 6pm in the auditorium: Aurora’s Principal Conductor, Nicholas Collon in conversation.
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Under 26s and full-time students
Under 26s and students in full time education can book seats in any area of the hall for £5 each. Just select the Under 26 price from the drop-down list when selecting a seat. Please note: you may be asked to show proof of age or student status when you enter the auditorium.
Bargain Seats
These are available in the choir stalls at £9.50 for orchestral series concerts only and can be purchased from 12pm on the day of the concert online, by phone, or at the box office counter. Please note that these seats are subject to availability.
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