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New York-based trumpet artist Ray Vega joins Jazz School staff from the Elder Conservatorium of Music on Friday 8 August as part of the ELDERHALL lunchtimes concert series. Photo by John Spragens Jr. Full Image (48.68K) ELDERHALL lunchtimes will be held from 1.10pm-2.00pm every Friday from 1 August until 14 November 2008. Photo by Randy Larcombe. Full Image (145.83K)

Tuesday, 8 July 2008

Adelaide's favourite daytime concert series - ELDERHALL lunchtimes - returns to the University of Adelaide in August, packed as ever with a veritable feast of musical delights.

Australian Baroque Brass from Sydney will open the series, playing on original Baroque instruments (1 August).

From the world of jazz, one of the `kings of Latin jazz trumpet', Ray Vega from New York, will perform with Jazz School staff from the University's Elder Conservatorium of Music (8 August).

Distinguished visiting artist in residence, violinist Gunars Larsens from the Conservatoire de Lausanne in Switzerland, will also feature in the series (15 August).

At the end of August the renowned Australian String Quartet will provide a special treat when they perform Schubert's beloved Rosamunde string quartet (29 August).

The Elder Conservatorium's ensembles will have their chance to shine with repertoire such as Elgar's Enigma Variations, Sousa's Marches and Bach's Concerto for Three Violins (5, 12, 19 September).

Adelaide audiences will also have the chance to witness the outstanding artistry of fellow Adelaidian Lucinda Moon, Concertmaster of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, as she joins two of its members in a performance of 17th Century music (26 September).

Other highlights include rarely heard chamber music of Duke Ellington (3 October), the Adelaide Chamber Singers (10 October), the welcome return of pianist Clemens Leske (17 October), and an all Bach organ recital (24 October).

The concert season will finish with four of the Elder Conservatorium's most talented undergraduates performing in the Beta Sigma Phi Awards Competition Concert (14 November).

"Where else, except ELDERHALL lunchtimes, can you find such a rich and varied program of music that ranges across all eras and styles and that is so accessible?" said Elder Hall Concert Manager Claire Oremland.

WHAT: ELDERHALL lunchtimes

WHERE: Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus, University of Adelaide

WHEN: 1.10pm-2.00pm every Friday from 1 August until 14 November

COST: $6, tickets available at the door from 12.30pm on the day of concert.
Special subscription passes are also available - for more information contact the Concert Office on (08) 8303 5925.

For full program details, visit the Elder Conservatorium website: www.music.adelaide.edu.au/events