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Elder After Hours - Elder Music Lab
- Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Elder Hall
A series of solo-piano miniatures with a rich sound world inspired by classic paintings, ranging from Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 The Starry Night to Simon Dinnerstein’s 1991 Purple Haze. A free concert performed by Elder Conservatorium Masters student Esmond Choi.
Lunchtime Concert - Rhythm Song
- Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Elder Hall
Join acclaimed alumna, harpist and soprano Emma Horwood and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra principal percussionist Steve Peterka as they create a unique soundscape with pedal and Celtic harps, voice and percussion.
Adelaide Jazz Festival
- Date: Fri, 26, 6:00 pm - Tue, 30 Apr 2024, 9:30 pm
- Location: Various (see below)
The Adelaide Jazz Festival is a weekend-long program of live performances leading up to UNESCO's International Jazz Day on Tuesday 30 April. Presenting a broad range of jazz genres across central venues at affordable prices, its aim is to surprise, inspire and delight audiences by discovering new musical experiences.
String Quartet Courses 2024
- Date: Sat, 27, 9:00 am - Sun, 28 Apr 2024, 6:00 pm
- Location: Elder Hall
Two very exciting string quartet tuition weekends are coming up at the end of April and July, open to all Australian and New Zealand string players.
Elder After Hours - Matthew Sheens Solo
- Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Elder Hall
One of the Con’s most successful jazz graduates, New York-based Matthew Sheens returns to Elder Hall for the first time in over a decade to perform music from his recent albums, including his latest “Written in the Dark”. Don’t miss this evening of innovative jazz!
Adelaide Bass Day 2024
- Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2024, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Elder Hall / Bishop Hall
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.
String Quartet Extravaganza
- Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2024, 5:00 pm
- Location: Hartley Concert Room
Eight of Australia's best young string quartets perform works by Smetana, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Shield and more.
String Ensembles at Open Music Academy (Term 2 2024)
- Date: Wed, 1 May, 4:30 pm - Sat, 29 Jun 2024, 6:30 pm
- Location: Bishop Hall (back of Elder Hall), North Terrace, Adelaide
Join tutor Stephen King for the Open Music Academy's String Ensemble at the Elder Conservatorium of Music (1 May–29 June).
[Read more about String Ensembles at Open Music Academy (Term 2 2024)]
Musicianship Class at Open Music Academy (Term 2 2024)
- Date: Thu, 2 May, 5:00 pm - Thu, 27 Jun 2024, 6:00 pm
- Location: Bishop Hall (back of Elder Hall), North Terrace, Adelaide
Join our Musicianship Class at the Open Music Academy and learn the Language of Music from Adelaide composer/violinist Kai Gerbi.
[Read more about Musicianship Class at Open Music Academy (Term 2 2024)]
Lunchtime Concert - A Majestic Affair
- Date: Fri, 3 May 2024, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Elder Hall
Featuring staff members Michael Ierace, Stephen King and Thomas Marlin, with ASO concertmaster Kate Suthers performing Brahms' Piano Quartet No.2 in A major, Op.26.
