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Emma Knights in Antwerp, Belgium
Elder Conservatorium composition student Emma Knights recently travelled overseas for the world-premiere performance of her orchestrations of Trois Morceaux pour Piano by Lili Boulanger, as part of the Virago Symphony Orchestra's Women in Motion concert series in the Toneelhuis in Antwerp, Belgium.
Professor Carlo Forlivesi Visit
The Elder Conservatorium recently hosted a visit by Carlo Forlivesi, a Professor of Composition at the Rossini Conservatory in Pesaro, Italy – another UNESCO City of Music. In addition to contributing to classes and seminars, Professor Forlivesi presented a solo recital on the organ in the Adelaide Town Hall on Wednesday 12 March, including his own compositions and a repertoire extending from the 17th to the 21st centuries. Carlo Forlivesi's Australasian visit was presented in partnership with the Italian Cultural Institute in Melbourne and the Université Côte d'Azur.
Adam Noviello Visit
On Tuesday 11 March, performer Adam Noviello (currently on stage in Hedwig and the Angy Inch) met with the first- and second-year Bachelor of Music Theatre students. Adam was interviewed by Music Theatre lecturer Joseph Simons before answering industry-related questions from the students, including navigating a career as a non-binary performer.
The Exhibits Album Launch at the Wheatsheaf Hotel
On Monday 17 March, The Exhibits launched their self-titled debut album at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, packed with an entirely new set of original tunes. Co-led by James Muller (guitar) and Dr Lyndon Gray (bass), the ensemble also features Tom Noonan on saxophone and Josh Baldwin on drums.
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ILA x ARC x ASO: Vanishing Point
On Tuesday 25 March, The Light Room Studio at ILA (Immersive Light and Art) was transformed into a digital way-station for Vanishing Point – an immersive concert where orchestral music, experimental performance, and cutting-edge visuals converged to explore the tipping points shaping our world.
Elder Conservatorium Staff, Students and Alumni Triumph in the 2025 Adelaide Festival
The first few weeks of March have been filled with some spectacular events in the 2025 Adelaide Festival, featuring a variety of Elder Conservatorium staff, students and alumni. Click on the link to view the highlights.
New Kaurna Song Book Launched on Kaurna Day
On Monday 3 March, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) launched a new song book with the Kaurna community and Kaurna Warra Pintyanthi entitled Yurikurringa Ngadluku Paltirna: Listen to Our Songs.
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Katelyn Crawford Awarded PASS & Peer Learning Award
Elder Conservatorium Administrative Officer and current PhD candidate Katelyn Crawford was recently recognised at the Australasian PASS and Peer Learning Awards, in the category of Outstanding New PASS Leader / Mentor.
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Ensemble Musikfabrik Visit
We had a whirlwind start in Orientation Week with guests from the internationally acclaimed contemporary music group Ensemble Musikfabrik, who gave a sold-out performance on Friday 28 February to an enthusiastic audience as well as a series of classes and workshops with our classical students.
Professor Charles Bodman Rae to Conduct World Premiere of New Clarinet Concerto
The Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra will perform Respighi's evocative Pines of Rome (conducted by Associate Professor Luke Dollman) and the world premiere of Professor Charles Bodman Rae's Clarinet Concerto (conducted by the composer), featuring our Head of Woodwinds, Lloyd Van't Hoff, as soloist.
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