News: Elder Conservatorium of Music
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.
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.
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.
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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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Announcing 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.
Announcing Our 2025 Concert Series: 'Incandescence'
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
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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My Chérie Announced as Nexus 2025 Interplay Program Participant
Nexus Arts' Interplay program offers a unique forum for contemporary musicians from culturally diverse and First Nations backgrounds to develop their practice, networks, and community. Interplay provides individualised and group-based development activities over the course of one year. The program aims to provide dedicated space for artists to develop, share and connect, bringing contemporary musicians together in the spirit of intercultural communication, exploration and creation.
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Aleksiah Selected to Perform at the 2025 Primavera Pro Showcase in Barcelona
Elder Conservatorium Bachelor of Music (Popular Music) alumna Alexia Damokas (aleksiah) has been selected to perform at the 2025 Primavera Pro showcase in Barcelona on Friday 6 June. Primavera is a prestigious music festival and showcase conference and an excellent platform for artists looking to build exposure within the European and Spanish-speaking markets.
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