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15 September, 2017
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Cover to Cover: Exposing the Bookbinder's Ancient Craft
Date/Time: Friday, 28 July 2017 - Friday, 29 September 2017
Location: Barr Smith Library, Rare Books & Special Collections, Level 1
Cost: Free: All Welcome
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Bookbinding is a humble pursuit. Rarely does it receive the attention and glamour afforded to other ancient crafts. Unlike the silversmith or glassblower, whose talents are immediately obvious, the binder's craft of construction is largely concealed, making it difficult to celebrate that which we cannot see.
Yet a binding offers so much more than mere protection; it is a story in itself.
Delve into this fascinating, lesser-known craft in the Barr Smith Library, where exposed bindings, rare and old books, bookbinding equipment, tools and supplies from both Rare Books & Special Collections and the curator's personal collection will be on display.
Contact: Ms Cheryl Hoskin, Email: cheryl.hoskin@adelaide.edu.au, Special Collections Librarian, Business: (08) 8313 5224
Lunchtime Concert Series - Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
Date/Time: Friday, 15 September 2017, 1:10 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall
Cost: $12 General Admission
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Luke Dollman - Conductor
Thomas Chalker - Percussion
Rachel Cope - Percussion
Henry Millar - Percussion
Amber Watkins - Percussion
Katie Marshall - Clarinet
Charles Wood New Work
David Gillingham Concertino for Four Percussionists
Stravinsky Ebony Concerto
Grainger Lincolnshire Posy
The astonishing versatility of the wind orchestra is showcased in this many-sided program, comprising the subtle eeriness of the Concertino, Stravinsky’s restless jazz infusions, and age-old Lincolnshire folksongs both lyrical and martial. A new work by local budding composer Charles Wood is the finishing touch to a concert of shifting contrasts and complexities.
Contact: Mr Martin Victory, Email: martin.victory@adelaide.edu.au, Elder Hall Concert Manager, Elder Conservatorium of Music, The University of Adelaide, Business: 8313 5925
