It has developed a particular reputation for creative programming and concert presentation,[2] including pioneering memorised performance as a regular feature of its artistic output.
[3] Since its launch in 2005, it has worked with artists ranging from Ian Bostridge, Brett Dean, Anthony Marwood and Sarah Connolly to Edmund de Waal, Wayne McGregor and Björk.
[4] In 2004, Nicholas Collon, Robin Ticciati and fellow members of the National Youth Orchestra established Aurora, which gave its first public performance in 2005.
[5] In March 2011, the Arts Council of England included Aurora Orchestra in its new "national portfolio" scheme.
The orchestra subsequently returned for late-night Proms in 2013[7] and in 2014,[8] the latter of which featured the premiere of Meld by Benedict Mason.