The Aurora Orchestra and their conductor, Nicholas Collon, unpick Beethoven's Seventh Symphony to explore the inner workings of the composer's creative genius before performing the work - from memory!
To celebrate Beethoven鈥檚 250th anniversary, Tom Service and the Aurora Orchestra present a unique evening in which conductor Nicholas Collon and the orchestra take apart Beethoven鈥檚 popular Seventh Symphony and show us the inner workings of the composer鈥檚 creative genius, followed by a performance of the work in the orchestra鈥檚 signature style - from memory!
Also on the bill at the Royal Albert Hall is a new work by British composer Richard Ayres, whose piece is inspired by Beethoven鈥檚 struggle with his loss of hearing.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tom Service |
| Conductor | Nicholas Collon |
| Music Arranger | Richard Ayres |
| Aurora Orchestra | Aurora Orchestra |
| Producer | Olivia Howie |
| Director | Bridget Caldwell |
Broadcast
- Thu 10 Sep 2020 20:00
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