2025/S2 Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Rhythms of Celebration

Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
Lloyd Van’t Hoff – conductor

Shostakovich – Festive Overture, Op. 96
Jack Frerer – Zoom for Wind Ensemble
Arturo Márquez – Danzón No. 2
Omar Thomas – Come Sunday

This program is a jubilant celebration of rhythm, spirit, and energy. Opening with Shostakovich’s exhilarating Festive Overture, a whirlwind of dazzling orchestral brilliance, the concert bursts forth with joy. The pace intensifies with Zoom by Jack Frerer, a kinetic and electrifying work that propels listeners through its vibrant textures. Márquez’s beloved Danzón No. 2 invites the audience to bask in the elegance and passion of traditional latin American dance rhythms. Finally, Omar Thomas’s powerful Come Sunday offers a soulful and reverent tribute to the Black church, blending gospel and jazz influences into a heartfelt finale.

S2 Gold Pass subscriptions now available at music.adelaide.edu.au/concerts
* All concerts in Elder Hall
* Doors open at 12:30pm
* Concert from 1:10 – 2:00pm
* $20 general admission, available online or at the door.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the concert!