Thursday 31 August 2023, 7pm
- Saffron Hall
- Nearly full
- Tiered seating
Aurora Orchestra: Rite of Spring from memory
Aurora Orchestra: Rite of Spring from memoryPresented by Saffron Hall
Join Aurora Orchestra, Principal Conductor Nicholas Collon and actors Charlotte Ritchie and Karl Queensborough for their biggest challenge to date – Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, performed by heart.
Get under the skin of perhaps the greatest 20th-Century orchestral work, The Rite of Spring. In the first half of the performance, Aurora presents a signature dramatic and musical introduction to Stravinsky’s score, featuring actors voicing the words of the composer and his collaborators. Illuminating the background to and creation of Stravinsky’s masterpiece, as well as its riotous premiere, this living programme note sets the scene for a dazzling second-half performance of the work entirely from memory.
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Supporters
Supported by Dominic & Ali Wallis
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- A dramatic and musical exploration of Stravinksy’s The Rite of Spring 40 mins
- Igor Stravinsky The Rite of Spring 30 mins
Performers
- Aurora Orchestra
- Nicholas Collon conductor
- Charlotte Ritchie actor
- Karl Queensborough actor
- Jane Mitchell concept & script
- Jane Mitchell & James Bonas directors
- Iain Farrington music arrangements
Actors announced: Charlotte Ritchie & Karl Queensborough
Ritchie (Call the Midwife, Ghosts) and Queensborough (Hamilton) join Aurora for a dramatisation of the origins of Rite of Spring, reliving the scenes of its creation and its notorious concert premiere.
Information for your visit
Thursday 31 August 2023, 7pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
6pm - 7pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
6pm - 6.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
6.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7pm
Interval
Interval (20 mins) with reception for Gold, Platinum and Foundation members
Show ends
8.45pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
8.45pm – 9.45pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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