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Nicholas Collon is a British conductor and a founder of Aurora Orchestra, a London-based chamber orchestra established in 2005. His work with the ensemble has included performances of complete symphonies from memory, allowing musicians to play without music stands and to use the concert space more freely. Collon conducts both established orchestral repertory and contemporary music and has also held leadership positions with European orchestras.
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Which orchestra is Nicholas Collon associated with?
Nicholas Collon is the founder and principal conductor of Aurora Orchestra, whose first concert took place in 2005. The London-based chamber orchestra is known for creating accessible and unusual concert formats. [Aurora Orchestra biography](https://www.auroraorchestra.com/biography/)
What does Aurora Orchestra's “from memory” performance style mean?
The musicians perform large works without sheet music or music stands in front of them. Aurora began this series with Mozart's Symphony No. 40 at the BBC Proms in August 2014. [Nicholas Collon profile](https://www.auroraorchestra.com/people/nicholas-collon/)
Which symphonies has Nicholas Collon led from memory?
Aurora's memorized repertoire includes Beethoven's Symphonies Nos. 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9. The orchestra has also performed Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique and Stravinsky's The Firebird in this style. [Aurora Orchestra biography](https://www.auroraorchestra.com/biography/)
Has Nicholas Collon recorded with major labels?
Aurora Orchestra has recorded for Warner and later for Deutsche Grammophon under Collon's leadership. The ensemble's work includes both standard orchestral repertoire and newer commissions. [Nicholas Collon profile](https://www.auroraorchestra.com/people/nicholas-collon/)
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