The Elder Conservatorium and the University of Adelaide are presenting a Double Bass Day on Sunday 28 April, bringing together performers, teachers, students, luthiers and exhibitors from all over Australia. Hosted in Elder Hall, the day will feature recitals, masterclasses, jazz clinics, lecture demonstrations, ensemble playing and concerts suited for all ages and levels. Featuring […]
Michael Ierace - piano Kate Suthers - violin Stephen King - viola Thomas Marlin - cello Brahms - Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26 Brahms drew clear inspiration from Schubert in this four-movement work which is particularly famous for being one of the longest piano quartets ever written. Rather more poised and […]
Helen Ayres - violin Stephen King - viola with Elder Conservatorium students Dynamic staff members Helen Ayres and Stephen King mentor a select group of classical performance students through a series of tutorials and rehearsals, culminating in today’s much-anticipated lunchtime concert. The opportunity to perform side-by-side with professional musicians launches these stars-in-the-making to new heights. […]
Beethoven - Trio in B-flat major, Op. 11Poulenc - Sextet for Piano and Winds, Op. 100Keith Crellin - Piano TrioMendelssohn - Octet for Strings in E-flat major, Op. 20A stellar assembly of Conservatorium staff and alumni gather for a special gala concert, at once demonstrating the artistry and collegiality of our community, while raising funds […]
Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra Lloyd Van’t Hoff - conductor Karel Husa - Smetana Fanfare Holst - First Suite in E-flat, Op. 28 No. 1 Natalie Williams - Pendulum Alexander Arutiunian - Trumpet Concerto Husa quoted Smetana’s little known symphonic poem, Wallenstein’s Camp, in a fanfare commissioned to celebrate the centennial of the important Bohemian nationalist […]
Elder Conservatorium Chorale Carl Crossin OAM - conductor Karl Geiger - piano Every piece of music is a journey – every song is a story. With music from Ireland, France, Scandinavia, Australia and Central America (to name just a few), Chorale will be your guide as we traverse the physical, cultural and emotional landscapes of […]
University of Adelaide Big Band and Latin EnsembleDustan Cox and Mark Ferguson - directorsLauren Henderson - voiceSongs and instrumental works by alumni Lauren Henderson, Jo Lawry, M.S. Ferguson, Christina Guala-Goodwin, Jasmine Ferguson, and Thomas Voss.**Box office: Open 45 minutes prior to the concert**Duration: Approximately ninety minutes, including a twenty-minute interval.https://www.facebook.com/events/1073509853928799/
Join the Elder Conservatorium Brass Ensemble in concert on Sunday 26 May from 2.30–3.30pm in Elder Hall for an afternoon of brass ensemble classics and brass chamber music. All Elder Conservatorium students and staff can attend at no cost – simply enter the promotional code BRASSEN2024 and register with your university email address to access […]
Australian String Quartet with Noriko Tadano - shamisen Noriko Tadano - Ancient Love Letter Noriko Tadano - Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi Caroline Shaw - Nimrod from Three Essays Fanny Mendelssohn - Romance from String Quartet in E flat major Noriko Tadano, arr. Emily Tulloch - Staircase to the Moon Alice Chance - Nose Scrunch Reel Noriko […]
Honours Ensemble Lyndon Gray - directorThe Honours ensemble play from the Australian Jazz Real Book, with works by noted Australian jazz writers including alumni Jo Lawry, Michelle Nicole, Matthew Sheens and Lauren Henderson, alongside songs by Vince Jones and other Australian jazz greats.Gold Pass subscriptions now available at music.adelaide.edu.au/concerts* All concerts in Elder Hall* Doors […]
Lloyd Van’t Hoff - clarinet Emma Gregan - hornJoshua Oates - oboeJack Shiller - bassoonwith Elder Conservatorium studentsFrançaix - Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano Cawrse - Lullabies and Crooked DancesMozart - Serenade in C minor, K.388Jean Françaix's Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano is a lively and engaging chamber music piece that showcases the […]
Sophie Rowell - violinKristian Chong - pianoSchubert - Sonatina for Violin and Piano in G minor, D384 Paul Stanhope - Agnus Dei (After the Fire) Ravel - Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 In this charming sonata (now usually called a Sonatina) the nineteen-year-old Schubert appears to have been channelling the style of Mozart […]
Kyle Stegall - tenor Anna Goldsworthy - pianoRobert Schumann - Dichterliebe, Op. 48Clara Schumann - 6 Lieder aus Jucunde, Op. 23A poignant and enduring work exploring themes of love, longing, and heartbreak, Robert Schumann's Dichterliebe, composed in 1840, sets 16 poems by Heinrich Heine to music. Exciting tenor, Yale graduate Kyle Stegall is joined by […]
Sami Butler, Andrew Penrose, Jack De La Lande, Max Ziliotto and Ryan Grunwald - percussionNigel Westlake - Omphalo Centric LecturePhilip Glass arr. David Skidmore - Mandiera River Elena Kats-Chernin arr. Andrew Penrose - Eliza Aria from Wild SwansMark Ford - CABASA!John Psathas - Kyoto Mozart arr. Andrew Penrose - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (1st movement)Five outstanding […]