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Aurora Orchestra Plays Shostakovich's Fifth

Explore this 20th-century masterpiece from the inside out as the Aurora Orchestra mark the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death with a signature memorised performance.

Explore this 20th-century masterpiece from the inside out as Nicholas Collon and the Aurora Orchestra return to the Proms with a signature memorised performance marking the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death. Actors join the orchestra in this immersive performance, bringing to life a symphony born in the shadows of Stalinist Russia, but which would emerge as a powerful statement of artistic defiance.

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1 hour, 45 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Linton Stephens
Conductor Nicholas Collon
Orchestra Aurora Orchestra
Actor Max Revell
Actor Polly Frame
Actor Craig Stein
Actor Sarah Twomey
Director Rhodri Huw
Producer Hattie McCall Davies

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