John Harte has been Chief Executive of Aurora Orchestra since 2009. Alongside Principal Conductor Nicholas Collon and Creative Director Jane Mitchell, John has built Aurora from a startup into one of the most successful new British arts organisations in recent decades. Under their shared leadership the orchestra has developed vibrant residencies at London’s Southbank Centre and Kings Place, as well as delivering critically acclaimed Orchestral Theatre projects, notably as highlights of the BBC Proms. Its work has attracted awards internationally including the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Ensemble Award, the Classical:NEXT Innovation Award and the Grand Prix at the Golden Prague International TV Festival.
I am thrilled to be joining the LSO, a company whose artistic vibrancy, rich history, and extraordinary social impact I’ve long admired. It’s a privilege to be appointed to the MD role at a moment of such artistic and organisational strength, and I look forward to working closely with players, staff, board and collaborators to take the Orchestra to still greater heights in the coming years.’
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