Upcoming events

Open Music Academy (OMA) Gala Concert 2025

Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025, 6:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide

Come and hear our outstanding Open Music Academy (OMA) students and staff in a wonderful evening of chamber music. The concert will feature performances by our string ensembles, voice program, guitar, brass and wind students, as well as exceptional chamber music groups and soloists. Entry is free!

Elegies: A Song Cycle (Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre)

Date: Thu, 16, 7:30 pm - Sun, 19 Oct 2025, 3:30 pm
Location: Little Theatre

Celebrate life, love and loss with Elegies: A Song Cycle by Tony Award-winning composer William Finn. This deeply personal and heartfelt collection of songs beautifully captures the moments that shape our lives, from the joy of friendship to the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye.

Lunchtime Concert - The Ringtone Cycle

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall

This 2010 commission from the Seraphim Trio has a libretto from the Australian author Peter Goldsworthy. Subtitled a ‘cabaret quintet for soprano, violin, cello, piano and iPhone’, it is a mini-operetta that tells of a love affair starring a modern-day Brünnhilde and her phone. Koehne’s continuous flow of music recalls Wagner’s revolutionary ‘speech-song’, and members of the audience might need to brush up on tech jargon to fully appreciate the text! The score is also dotted with references to famous ring tones.

Elder After Hours - Convergence

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall

Since the release of their recorded trilogy of Paul Stanhope’s quartets, the ASQ has proudly championed this beloved Australian composer, whose first string quartet, Elegies and Dances, bristles with rhythmic vitality. Benjamin Britten’s String Quartet No.2, a deeply moving tribute to the great English composer Henry Purcell, is the musical equivalent of a towering architectural marvel, weaving four distinct voices in stark contrast and breathtaking unity. The program culminates with Schubert’s enduringly popular Death and the Maiden quartet, a window into the tortured soul of a musical giant at the height of his powers.

Classical Voice Singers Concert

Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall

Our Classical Voice students will be giving a concert next Monday 20 October at 7.00pm in Elder Hall, accompanied by Sachiko Hidaka (piano) and Michael Ierace (piano), with music by Guilio Caccini, Mozart, Liza Lehmann, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Monteverdi and Stephen Sondheim. Entry is FREE – please come along and support our singers!

Lunchtime Concert - Timeless Strings

Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2025, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall

Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins dazzles with its energy and virtuosic flair, while Leopold Mozart’s Concerto for Alto Trombone showcases the instrument’s unique lyrical qualities. Dvořák’s serene Nocturne in B major brings a touch of romance and tranquility, setting the stage for David Diamond’s vibrant Rounds for String Orchestra, a playful and rhythmically engaging finale.

Elder After Hours - Guitarissimo

Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2025, 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 Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. Curated by Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini.

Lauren Henderson 'Curves of the Brave' Album Launch at Hal's Hall

Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2025, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Hal's Hall (Madley Rehearsal Studio)

Beloved SA-based singer Lauren Henderson (winner of the National Jazz Award 2020) launches her highly anticipated album Curves of the Brave at Hal's Hall. Along with Lauren's compelling vocal style you will hear the piano playing of Alex Wignall (currently living and touring in the USA), the drumming of Kyrie Anderson (in much demand in the Melbourne scene) and stepping in for Sam Anning who performed on the recording, the double bass stylings of Dr Lyndon Gray. A special evening is guaranteed – book early to avoid missing out!

Kristin Berardi & Sam Anning (Adelaide International Jazz Festival)

Kristin Berardi and Sam Anning (Adelaide International Jazz Festival)

Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2025, 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Location: Hal's Hall (Madley Rehearsal Studio)

For this exclusive Adelaide concert, Switzerland-based Kristin Berardi rejoins long-time collaborator Sam Anning for an intimate exploration of Kristin and Sam's music. Co-presented by Hal's Hall and Elder Con Jazz, this exclusive performance is one night only with strictly limited capacity.

Wolfert Brederode and Joost Lijbaart (Adelaide International Jazz Festival)

Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Scott Theatre, The University of Adelaide

Wolfert Brederode and Joost Lijbaart are a renowned musical duo in the European jazz scene, known for their innovative and emotive performances. Co-presented by Hal's Hall and Elder Con Jazz, this exclusive Adelaide performance is one night only.

Upcoming events

Search events