Main content

Aurora Orchestra Plays Shostakovich's Fifth

BBC Proms2025

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.

7 months left to watch

1 hour, 44 minutes

Last on

Sun 17 Aug 202520:00
BBC Four

More episodes

Previous

Le Concert Spirituel2025

Next

Elder conducts A Mass of Life2025

See all episodes from BBC Proms

Credits

PresenterLinton Stephens
ConductorNicholas Collon
OrchestraAurora Orchestra
ActorMax Revell
ActorPolly Frame
ActorCraig Stein
ActorSarah Twomey
DirectorRhodri Huw
ProducerHattie McCall Davies

Broadcast

Featured in...

  • BBC Proms

    The world's greatest classical music festival - stunning concerts and collaborations.