Upcoming events

Elder After Hours - Guitarissimo

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Elder Hall

A delight for lovers of classical guitar, this annual showcase concert features an array of works for solo guitar and small chamber groups, culminating in a performance by the heralded Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. Curated by Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini.

Changes and Challenges: A Panel Discussion on Music Criticism

Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024, 7:00 pm
Location: Hartley Concert Room, The University of Adelaide

A Panel on Music Criticism will discuss how critics envision their work, the contribution they aspire to make, the principles to which they hold, and the challenges they face. Panel speakers will include members of the Adelaide Critics Circle plus invited guests.

Elder Conservatorium Song Writer Series

Date: Thu, 31 Oct, 6:00 pm - Wed, 13 Nov 2024, 9:00 pm
Location: UniBar / Scott Theatre | The University of Adelaide

Students from the Popular Music stream will present the Song Writer Series at UniBar and Scott Theatre, featuring their original songs in a variety of contemporary genres. First and second-year students will perform at UniBar on Thursday 31 October and Thursday 7 November starting at 6.00pm, while third-year and honours students will perform at Scott Theatre on Tuesday 5 November, Tuesday 12 November and Wednesday 13 November, starting at 7.00pm. Free admission.

Lunchtime Concert - Mountains, Clouds, Streams

Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2024, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall

Under the baton of Associate Professor Luke Dollman, the Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra presents a fascinating program that transcends cultural boundaries and celebrates the profound connection between humanity and the natural world.

The New World of Chinese Music

Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2024, 7:30 pm - 8:40 pm
Location: Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide

Loo Sze-wang, Yuqiong Zhang, Silk Strings and Stephen Whittington explore the new sounds of Chinese music from across the Chinese world, featuring the colourful sounds of traditional Chinese and Western instruments, revealing the diversity of traditional Chinese and Western instruments.

Elder Conservatorium Latin Ensemble at Murray Delta Duke Joint

Elder Conservatorium Latin Ensemble 2024

Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm
Location: Murray Delta Juke Joint, Goolwa

The Elder Conservatorium Latin Ensemble, directed by Mark Ferguson, are heading down South to perform at the Murray Delta Juke Joint in Goolwa on Sunday 3 November, playing from 2.30pm.

Sonic Arts Showcase: Generative Music (In Tribute to Brian Eno)

Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2024, 6:30 pm
Location: Scott Theatre, The University of Adelaide

The Sonic Arts Showcase event this year features the theme 'Generative Music', and will premiere new electronic works that pay tribute to Brian Eno on Wednesday 6 November in Scott Theatre at 6.30pm.

Lunchtime Concert - On a Spring Morning

Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2024, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall

The Seraphim Trio perform works by Lili Boulanger and Camille Saint-Saëns.

Elder Conservatorium of Music Awards Night

Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2024, 7:00 pm
Location: Madley Rehearsal Studio, The University of Adelaide

Join us to celebrate the achievements of the Elder Conservatorium of Music's award winners for 2024. In an evening hosted by Professor Anna Goldsworthy, prize winners and scholarship recipients will be presented with their award certificates, and can enjoy canapés and drinks with their guests and fellow students.

Lunchtime Concert - Ljiljana Vukelja Piano Recital

Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall

A captivating journey exploring the evolution of the sonata form, featuring Serbian pianist Ljiljana Vukelja.

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