News: Elder Conservatorium of Music
Lunchtime Concerts in Elder Hall Now FREE for University of Adelaide and University of South Australia Staff and Students
2025 is a busy and in many ways challenging year for staff and students alike, as we navigate the complex transition towards the opening of our new Adelaide University in 2026.
Lloyd Van't Hoff, Erin James, Lauren Henderson and Dr Lyndon Gray Graduate from LEAP Program
Lloyd Van't Hoff, Erin James, Lauren Henderson and Dr Lyndon Gray graduated from the Leadership for Emerging Academics and Professionals (LEAP) program last Thursday 20 March. Thanks to this infusion of creative energy from the Elder Conservatorium, it was a dynamic and engaging graduation ceremony in the form of a talk show, directed by our very own Erin James, with an uplifting soundtrack provided by Lloyd Van't Hoff, Lauren Henderson and Dr Lyndon Gray.
Square Circles at the Sydney Opera House
On Wednesday 19 March the Sydney Opera House premiered a new commission of Square Circles for their dome cinema. Directed by William Barton and Stephen King, it's a computer-generated cinematic experience set to music written and performed by Barton and the Australian String Quartet. Square Circles shows at the Opera House each Wednesday–Saturday till Saturday 5 April.
Dylan Cooper's Band 'Raccoon City' Launches New Album
Elder Conservatorium Technical Officer Dylan Cooper's band Raccoon City released their third album, entitled Fugue, on Friday 28 March. The album was recorded by Dylan between his own studio and throughout spaces in the Con, including Elder Hall, the Schulz studios and the Schulz stairwell.
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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.
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.
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.
