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Professor Anna Goldsworthy on ABC Classic's 'Legends'
Professor Anna Goldsworthy (Director of the Elder Conservatorium) was recently featured on ABC Classic's Legends program, presented by Mairi Nicolson.
[Read more about Professor Anna Goldsworthy on ABC Classic's 'Legends']
Behind the Music with Mark and Susan Ferguson
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra recently caught up with our Head of Jazz, Mark Ferguson, and presenter Susan Ferguson to chat about their brand-new show Around the World. In the interview, Mark and Susan discuss how the idea took flight, what makes it such a fun and interactive adventure, what inspired the work, and what they hope students will take away from the journey.
[Read more about Behind the Music with Mark and Susan Ferguson]
Professor Anna Goldsworthy in the Coriole Music Festival 2025
From Saturday 17–Sunday 18 May, a stellar line up of musicians (including Professor Anna Goldsworthy, Director of the Elder Conservatorium) came together in the McLaren Vale for the 2025 Coriole Music Festival, curated by cellist Simon Cobcroft.
[Read more about Professor Anna Goldsworthy in the Coriole Music Festival 2025]
Callum Logan in Independent Theatre's 'Ordinary People'
Second-year Classical Voice student Callum Logan recently played the lead role in Independent Theatre's production of Ordinary People at The Star Theatre (Friday 16–Saturday 24 May), which has received some wonderful reviews.
[Read more about Callum Logan in Independent Theatre's 'Ordinary People']
String Quartet Weekend – May 2025
Twelve string quartets and trios from the Elder Conservatorium, the Open Music Academy and guest ensembles from Melbourne came to the Con last weekend (Saturday 24–Sunday 25 May) for intensive chamber music work.
Saxophone Mega Day 2025
Our Saxophone Mega Day on Saturday 17 May was a truly special gathering of our Adelaide saxophone community at the Elder Conservatorium. From the moment the first warm-up note sounded with Sarah Byron, there was an unmistakable buzz in the air – a shared excitement among students, teachers, and saxophone lovers alike.
Elder Conservatorium Chorale and Symphony Orchestra in Duruflé's Requiem
On Saturday 24 May, Associate Professor Carl Crossin OAM conducted the Elder Conservatorium Chorale and Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra in a very special performance collaboration. Chorale and ECSO presented Maurice Duruflé's Requiem in the lofty and resonant spaces of St. Peter's Cathedral in North Adelaide.
[Read more about Elder Conservatorium Chorale and Symphony Orchestra in Duruflé's Requiem]
UNESCO International Jazz Day 2025
On International Jazz Day our students, staff and alumni were well-represented at the Adelaide Festival Centre's Annual Concert in the Dunstan Playhouse, Wednesday 30 April.
May 2025 Graduations
The achievements of 88 Elder Conservatorium students were celebrated in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics (ABLE) graduation ceremony in Bonython Hall on Tuesday 13 May. A special congratulations to our newly-minuted PhD graduates Dr Anna Henwood (Mace Bearer, University Doctoral Research Medal) and Dr Joe Chindamo OAM; Euan Safey (Valedictorian); and Jenny Su (University Medal).
Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre Alumni Barbara Toparis, Cooper Everett and Greg Mitchell Perform in The Australian Ballet's 'Manon'
Three of our Bachelor of Music Theatre alumni – Barbara Toparis (2022), Cooper Everett (2023), and Greg Mitchell (2024) – are currently performing in Manon, presented by The Australian Ballet at the Sydney Opera House from Wednesday 30 April–Saturday 17 May as professional actors, supporting the cast.
