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'Quartets for You' Event Premieres 13 New Works by Local Emerging Composers

Quartets for You - Adelaide Fringe

Last week, the Quartets for You series in the Adelaide Fringe saw the premiere of 13 new string quartets by local emerging composers, highlighting the vibrant compositional community of South Australia.

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Jakub Jankowski's 'The Orchid and the Wasp' Premiered and Recorded by the Wattleseed Ensemble

Wattleseed Ensemble

Elder Conservatorium alumnus Jakub Jankowski's new work The Orchid and the Wasp was given its first performances by the Wattleseed Ensemble on Friday 14–Sunday 16 February in a program celebrating local South Australian composers, championing the natural environment, and their unique melding of Baroque, folk and contemporary styles.

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Wagner Society Opportunity

Barbara Ferguson, a long-time member of the Richard Wagner Society of SA (RWSSAA) and a keen supporter of young artists, is offering membership of the Society and attendance at Society events to students who are interested in Wagner and wish to expand their exposure to this composer. 

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Sascha Debney-Matiszik Cast in 'Definitely NOT a Hungry Game: A Parody Musical' in the Adelaide Fringe

'Definitely NOT a Hungry Game: A Parody Musical'

Bachelor of Music Theatre graduate Sascha Debney-Matiszik has been cast in Dramafreak Productions' Definitely NOT a Hungry Game: A Parody Musical in the Adelaide Fringe – a new parody musical based on the series of a similar name with an 18-song original score.

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Edith Salzmann and Elder Conservatorium Cello Students in Christchurch and Akaroa

Edith Salzmann and Elder Conservatorium Cello Students in New Zealand

Cello lecturer Edith Salzmann and Elder Conservatorium students AJ Singh, Henry Say, Chiara Kelle, Eamonn Daly and Sam Strelan made the trip over to Christchurch, New Zealand for a week from Saturday 25 January–Saturday 1 February.

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Lloyd Van't Hoff at the 2025 Bendigo Chamber Music Festival

Lloyd Van't Hoff at the 2025 Bendigo Chamber Music Festival

From Wednesday 5–Sunday 9 February, our Head of Woodwinds, Lloyd Van't Hoff, performed in the Bendigo Chamber Music Festival (directed by Chris Howlett and Howard Penny) amongst an exceptional lineup of artists.

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Elizabeth Layton and Edith Salzmann in Thailand

L–R: Dr Tasana Nagavajara, Dr Elizabeth Layton and Edith Salzmann

Dr Elizabeth Layton (Head of Classical Performance) and cello lecturer Edith Salzmann travelled to Thailand in January for an extensive recital and masterclass tour in collaboration with Silpakorn University, Bangkok.

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Announcing Ensemble Lumen

Ensemble Lumen

We are delighted to launch Ensemble Lumen and its debut season in 2025. The formation of this in-house chamber music ensemble was inspired by a desire to illuminate the many remarkable facets of our Conservatorium – celebrating our exceptional faculty, our talented students, and the world-class music-making that flourishes within the walls of this institution.

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Announcing Our 2025 Concert Series: 'Incandescence'

Incandescence Website Image

Welcome to the Elder Conservatorium's 2025 concert series, Incandescence. In this era of exponential change, music can be a beacon, guiding us reliably back to our own humanity. As educators, our purpose is enlightenment, and this series celebrates above all the brilliance of our faculty and students.

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Elder Conservatorium Staff, Students and Alumni in the 2025 Adelaide Fringe

Recitals on the Fringe 2025

An exciting and eclectic array of Elder Conservatorium staff, students and alumni are performing in events as part of the 2025 Adelaide Fringe (Friday 21 February–Sunday 23 March). Please come along and support them if you can!

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