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Sunday 23 February 2025, 3.30pm

Aurora Orchestra

Aurora Orchestra

Presented by Saffron Hall

Tickets from £15

Price includes a commission of £1.00

The ever-adventurous Aurora Orchestra brings an alluring pairing of Mozart’s unruffled serenity and the volcanic energy of Beethoven.

Imogen Cooper’s poise is perfectly placed to bring out the clarity, charm, and profound depths of Mozart’s masterly final essay in the form, before the orchestra launches another of their now-renowned memorised performances. This Beethoven is dance music in symphonic form, with its wild highs and hedonistic abandon wrapped round the slow movement’s stately tread. The orchestra stands to play from memory, opening up new lines of communication and offering a liberating, intense, and thrilling experience for musicians and audience alike.

Supporters

This concert is made possible by two anonymous donors

Performance information

Running time

1 hour 40 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

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

More info

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Mozart Piano Concerto No.27 31 mins
  • Beethoven Symphony No.7 (from memory) 36 mins

Performers

  • Aurora Orchestra
  • Nicholas Collon conductor
  • Imogen Cooper piano

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Information for your visit

Sunday 23 February 2025, 3.30pm

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

2.30pm - 3.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

2.30pm - 3.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

2.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

3pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

3.30pm

Show ends

5.10pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

5.10pm – 6.10pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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