HMF 2026: Aurora Orchestra - The Royal Hall

Renowned for their innovative approach to orchestral performance, Aurora Orchestra brings its trademark innovation to Harrogate this summer, joined by celebrated pianist Tom Poster. Under Principal Conductor Nicholas Collon, Aurora has grown since 2005 into one of the UK’s most distinctive ensembles, pioneering memorised performances of major orchestral works.

Opening the evening with a vibrant, rhythm-driven celebration of American folk colour and the irresistible pull of the dance, Jessie Montgomery’s Strum is a piece that radiates energy, setting the stage beautifully for what follows. From there, join Tom Poster for the elegance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major. Graceful, witty and full of luminous charm, it’s a work that seems to smile from within. The performance culminates in Mozart’s mighty Jupiter Symphony, presented from memory - a hallmark of Aurora’s bold, immersive approach. Bursting with invention, grandeur and sheer symphonic brilliance, it’s a piece so overflowing with ideas that Mozart seems almost to race himself to the finish.

The evening will conclude with something special as Aurora weave their own unique magic throughout the Royal Hall with an immersive encore.

Innovative. Immersive. Vibrant.

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