Elder Conservatorium Chamber OrchestraElizabeth Layton - director / violinAdina Lopez - violinJavier Goh - violinArjun Singh - celloHenry Say - celloJ.S. Bach - Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043Enjott Schneider - Concerto for Two Cellos and String Orchestra Dr Jekyll & Mr HydeKurt Atterberg - Intermezzo for String OrchestraA concert spanning Baroque […]
Come behind the scenes with us and be inspired as Alan Lužar and Blaž Kemperle, (saxophone) share their experience and expertise with talented early-career artists and young music students.The Signum Saxophone quartet is everything – except ordinary: four outstanding saxophonists who have known each other since their youth and have been reinventing themselves ever since. […]
Sir John Rutter’s Requiem is a work of solace, contemplation, and intimacy, balancing moments of tension and high drama with lucent beauty and grace. We perform this modern masterpiece alongside music that explores the sorrow and the sweetness of partings and farewells.Conductor: Karl GeigerELEANOR DALEY In remembrancearr JAMES ERB ShenandoahDAN FORREST Good night, dear heartELAINE […]
Nexas Quartetwith Lloyd Van’t Hoff - clarinetand Elder Conservatorium studentsThe Sydney-based Nexas Quartet is a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music. Comprising saxophonists Michael Duke, Andrew Smith, Nathan Henshaw, and Jay Byrnes, the quartet has garnered widespread recognition for their exceptional musicianship and unique artistic approach. United by the folkloric […]
Rapture pulses with a vital force through the music of Beethoven, Perica, Janáček and Golijov that illustrates the power of the string quartet to express our deepest desires and greatest fears.Beethoven’s String Quartet No.11 in F minor bursts forth, opening Rapture with unrivalled energy and intensity, setting the scene for a concert of remarkable contrasts. […]
Join the Festival Statesmen Chorus for an unforgettable evening of choral excellence as they take to the stage one last time before embarking on their inaugural tour of South Korea.Featuring special guest artists - the Adelaide Choral Ambassadors.
Elder Conservatorium Wind OrchestraLloyd Van’t Hoff - conductorMalcom Arnold - Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59John Barnes - Chance Variations on a Korean Folk SongEric Whitcare - Lux AurumqueSally Greenaway - Worlds within WorldsFrank Ticheli - VesuviusThis captivating program celebrates the rich diversity of musical traditions and expressions from around the globe. From Malcolm Arnold’s vibrant […]
A CONCERT OF GENRE-DEFYING REPERTOIRE AND INSPIRING COLLABORATIONSCollaboration and creativity are at the centre of what it means to be human and make great art.Melodious Thunk is a collaboration with developing musicians from NSW and SA to break down the barriers between genres in this celebration of the symphonic wind ensemble.Featuring performances by and in […]
Featuring students from the Elder Conservatorium Jazz DepartmentBest of Brazil brings the vibrant rhythms and rich musical traditions of Brazil to the stage, featuring talented students from the Elder Conservatorium’s Jazz Department. From the infectious grooves of samba and Bossa nova to the complex harmonies of Brazilian jazz, this concert will showcase the skill and […]
Ensemble LumenNadia Boulanger - Trois Pièces for Cello and PianoBartók - Contrasts, Sz. 111Brahms - Horn Trio, Op. 40This program, featuring our new staff ensemble, Lumen, delves into the interplay of sound and emotion, showcasing how composers use chamber music to express a spectrum of colours and textures. We begin with Nadia Boulanger’s Trois Pièces, […]
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Harris International Piano Series featuring Konstantin Shamray, Marc Andre Hamelin and Emmanuel Despax.
The Catherine Fraser TrioCatherine Fraser - violinRachel Johnston - celloTrent Arkleysmith - guitar‘Only a handful of players can capture the true spirit of the Scottish dance… one of those is Catherine Fraser.’– ABC TVAcclaimed Scots/Australian fiddler Catherine Fraser is a vibrant and passionate exponent of the music of her heritage, and was the Director of […]
Exchange and confluence between world-leading musicians, each of whom calls Adelaide home.Hailed for his fluidity and finesse, Aleksandr Tsiboulski began his career in Adelaide and premieres a new suite for classical guitar by South Australian composer Anne Cawrse, based upon plainchant by 12th Century composer and philosopher Hildegard of Bingen. He is joined by violinist […]