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Sunday 18 August 2024, 7pm

Aurora Orchestra: Beethoven’s Ninth from memory

Aurora Orchestra: Beethoven’s Ninth from memory

Presented by Saffron Hall

Violinists from the Aurora Orchestra performing on stage with their bows in the air

Mark the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony with a signature memorised presentation and performance from Aurora, the BBC Singers, National Youth Choir and star soloists.

Beethoven’s final symphony is also his most powerful – a manifesto for social change, political upheaval and the limitless possibilities of human artistic expression. In collaboration with Actor Rhiannon May and Actor/BSL Interpreter Thomas Simper, Aurora celebrates joy and hope composed in the midst of hearing loss, illness and personal tragedy. Don't miss a signature bold, brilliant take on Beethoven’s symphonic journey, from brutality to the uplifting embrace of love.

Performance information

Running time

2 hours

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

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

Ten for £10

This event is part of our Ten for £10 scheme. We will release ten £10 tickets for sale at 10am on the morning of this performance.

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

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Programme and performers

Programme

  • A musical and dramatic exploration of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
  • Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (performed from memory)

Performers

  • Aurora Orchestra
  • BBC Singers
  • National Youth Choir
  • Concept and script by Jane Mitchell
  • Deaf consultants Lisa Kelly and Ruth Montgomery
  • Co-directed by Jane Mitchell, James Bonas, and Matthew Eberhardt
  • Nicholas Collon conductor
  • Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha soprano
  • Marta Fontanals-Simmons mezzo-soprano
  • Brenden Gunnell tenor
  • Christopher Purves baritone
  • Rhiannon May actor
  • Tom Simper actor/BSL interpreter

Information for your visit

Sunday 18 August 2024, 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

Show ends

9pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

9pm – 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.

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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Parking

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