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Jakub Jankowski's 'The Orchid and the Wasp' Premiered and Recorded by the 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.
Fiona McArdle on Radio Adelaide's 'Inner View'
Elder Conservatorium PhD candidate Fiona McArdle recently joined Radio Adelaide's Inner View to discuss her research on Australian women's art song compositions for her PhD at the University of Adelaide. She explored the ongoing debate on defining Australian music and shared insights from her overseas studies, including differences in music language terminology across English-speaking countries.
[Read more about Fiona McArdle on Radio Adelaide's 'Inner View']
Music Teachers' Association of South Australia Summer Professional Learning Day 2025
The Music Teachers' Association of South Australia (MTASA) recently held their annual Summer Professional Learning Day on Thursday 23 January in the Hartley Concert Room, which featured keynote lectures, a recital and a masterclass by Elder Conservatorium Communications Manager and PhD graduate Dr Dylan Henderson.
Carl Crossin and Gondwana Choirs Tour Canada and the USA
Associate Professor Carl Crossin OAM recently returned from a two-week concert tour (Wednesday 22 January–Thursday 6 February) to Canada and the USA with Gondwana Choirs – one of Australia's two national youth choirs.
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Seraphim Trio Europe Tour
Between Sunday 2 February–Sunday 23 February, Elder Conservatorium Director Anna Goldsworthy enjoyed a whirlwind tour of Europe with colleagues Helen Ayres and Timothy Nankervis as part of Seraphim Trio: one of Australia's most longstanding ensembles, founded at the Elder Conservatorium in 1995.
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.
Sascha Debney-Matiszik Cast in 'Definitely NOT a Hungry Game: A Parody Musical' in the Adelaide Fringe
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.
Edith Salzmann and Elder Conservatorium Cello Students in Christchurch and Akaroa
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
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.
[Read more about Lloyd Van't Hoff at the 2025 Bendigo Chamber Music Festival]
Elizabeth Layton and Edith Salzmann in Thailand
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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