CAROLINE SHAW Entr’acte PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No 2 Op 63 A musical introduction to Mendelssohn’s “Italian” symphony with conductor Nicholas Collon MENDELSSOHN Symphony No 4 Op 90 “Italian” One of the most innovative and boundary-breaking ensembles in classical music, Aurora Orchestra are known for creating musical experiences beyond the ordinary. In this hotly anticipated performance by the Kings’ Place resident ensemble and Southbank Resident Orchestra, they’re joined by leading violinist, Chloë Hanslip, for Prokofiev’s lyrical and expressive Violin Concerto No 2, alongside Mendelssohn’s much-loved “Italian” Symphony- all performed from memory.