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Elder Conservatorium: Saxophone Mega Day

Hartley Concert Room, The University of Adelaide 14 Kintore Ave, Adelaide, SA, Australia
A full day dedicated to all things saxophone! Whether you're a student, teacher, or passionate sax enthusiast, the Elder Conservatorium's Saxophone Mega Day offers a jam-packed schedule of workshops, performances and expert sessions. Enjoy the opportunity to try new equipment, thanks to Grevillea Distributions and Presto Music – including saxophones,…

Elder Conservatorium: Worlds within Worlds

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
This captivating program celebrates the rich diversity of musical traditions and expressions from around the globe. From Malcolm Arnold’s vibrant Four Scottish Dances, evoking the lively spirit of the Scottish Highlands, to John Barnes Chance’s Variations on a Korean Folk Song, which brings ancient melodies to life, each piece tells…
String Quartet Courses 2025

Elder Conservatorium: String Quartet Courses 2025

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Calling all emerging string quartets! Join us for a weekend of intensive string quartet tuition at the Elder Conservatorium, with tutors including Elizabeth Layton (violin), Elizabeth Sellars (violin), Stephen King (viola), Caroline Henbest (viola), Keith Crellin (viola), Edith Salzmann (cello) and the Australian String Quartet. Open to all Australian and…
String Quartet Courses 2025

Elder Conservatorium: String Quartet Courses 2025

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Calling all emerging string quartets! Join us for a weekend of intensive string quartet tuition at the Elder Conservatorium, with tutors including Elizabeth Layton (violin), Elizabeth Sellars (violin), Stephen King (viola), Caroline Henbest (viola), Keith Crellin (viola), Edith Salzmann (cello) and the Australian String Quartet. Open to all Australian and…

Elder Conservatorium: Ritual

St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide 27 King William Rd, North Adelaide, SA, Australia
Elder Conservatorium Chorale Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra Carl Crossin OAM - conductor Karl Geiger - organ From birth to death and every important occasion in between, rituals – small and large – are a vital part of our daily lives. This is a program of powerful, emotional and eloquent music…

Elder Conservatorium: Best of Brazil

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Featuring students from the Elder Conservatorium Jazz Department Best 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…

Elder Conservatorium: Contrasts

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
This 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, a trio of lyrical vignettes that reflect the refined charm of early 20th-century…

Elder Conservatorium: Autumn Grace

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Acclaimed Scots/Australian fiddler Catherine Fraser is a vibrant and passionate exponent of the music of her heritage, and was the Director of the Southern Hemisphere International School of Scottish Fiddle for eleven years. Steeped in the Scottish fiddle tradition, the Catherine Fraser Trio perform repertoire from the wealth of Scottish…

Elder Conservatorium: String Quartet Courses 2025

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Calling all emerging string quartets! Join us for a weekend of intensive string quartet tuition at the Elder Conservatorium, with tutors including Elizabeth Layton (violin), Elizabeth Sellars (violin), Stephen King (viola), Caroline Henbest (viola), Keith Crellin (viola), Edith Salzmann (cello) and the Australian String Quartet. Open to all Australian and…

Elder Conservatorium: Lunchtime Concert – Ravel 150

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Visiting Professor and longterm friend of the Elder Conservatorium, Roy Howat is internationally celebrated as one of the world’s leading scholars of French piano music. Known for his seminal monographs, reference-quality recordings, and authoritative urtext editions of the music of Debussy, Fauré and (most recently) Chopin, Roy channels a lifetime…
After Hours Concert

Elder Conservatorium: Beauty and Power

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Elder Hall welcomes two of Australia’s most compelling musicians, pianist Aura Go and cellist Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve, for an intimate evening of chamber music. ‘Beauty and Power’ spans centuries and styles, from the elegance of Mozart’s lesser-known gems and the lyrical warmth of Schubert’s beloved Arpeggione Sonata, to Beethoven’s bold…

Elder Conservatorium: Lunchtime Concert – Airs and Graces

Elder Hall University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
A fun and fiery display of baroque virtuosity by five of Australia’s leading period performers. Nicola Matteis was a Baroque composer and virtuoso violinist, originally from Naples, who rose to prominence in the late 17th century. Renowned for introducing the expressive and technically demanding Italian violin style to English audiences,…