News: Elder Conservatorium of Music
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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Lumen Magazine Publishes 'The Music Behind the Notes' by Professor Anna Goldsworthy
The University of Adelaide's latest edition of its bi-annual Lumen magazine has recently been published. It includes a piece by Professor Anna Goldsworthy (Director of the Elder Conservatorium) on how her grandfather's metronome has gently measured the tempo of her music and her life.
Liam Pilgrim Announced as 2025 Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellow
Elder Conservatorium alumnus Liam Pilgrim (violin) has been announced as one of the twelve musicians accepted into the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's 2025 Fellowship program.
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Dr Anna Henwood Receives University Doctoral Medal
It was a delight for the HDR community at the Elder Conservatorium of Music to be informed on Tuesday 4 March that Dr Anna Henwood is the latest recipient of the University of Adelaide Doctoral Research Medal for her outstanding thesis, submitted early and examined late last year.
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'Quartets for You' Event Premieres 13 New Works by Local Emerging Composers
Last week, the Quartets for You series in the Adelaide Fringe saw the premiere of 13 new string quartets by local emerging composers, highlighting the vibrant compositional community of South Australia.
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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.
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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