Events: Music, arts and culture
Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Rhythm Song
- Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus
Join acclaimed alumna, harpist and soprano Emma Horwood and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra principal percussionist Steve Peterka as they create a unique soundscape with pedal and Celtic harps, voice and percussion including bells, chimes, cymbals, crotales, castanets, ocean drum, rain stick and cajón. Friday 26 April, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
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Elder Conservatorium After Hours Concert | Matthew Sheens Solo
- Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2024, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus
One of the Con’s most successful jazz graduates, New York-based Matthew Sheens returns to Elder Hall for the first time in over a decade to perform music from his recent albums, including his latest Written in the Dark. Saturday 27 April, 6.30–9 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
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Adelaide Bass Day 2024
- Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2024, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus
The Elder Conservatorium and the University of Adelaide are presenting a Double Bass Day, bringing together performers, teachers, students, luthiers and exhibitors from all over Australia. Sunday 28 April, 9 am to 6 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes
- Date: Thu, 2, 7:00 pm - Sat, 25 May 2024, 7:00 pm
- Location: Little Theatre
This two-part epic is a complex, metaphorical and symbolic examination of sexuality in 1980s USA by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright Tony Kushner. Playing over four weekends, Angels in America is a two-part play, presented in two halves over two separate performances. Thursday 2 to Saturday 25 May, 1 pm, 2 pm and 7 pm. The Little theatre. Register.
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Lunchtime Concert: A Majestic Affair
- Date: Fri, 3 May 2024, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Elder Hall
Brahms - Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26 Brahms drew clear inspiration from Schubert in this four-movement work which is particularly famous for being one of the longest piano quartets ever written. Featuring staff members Michael Ierace, Stephen King and Thomas Marlin, with ASO concertmaster Kate Suthers. Friday 3 May, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. $20. Tickets online or at the door.
Lunchtime Concert: Mentorship Series
- Date: Fri, 10 May 2024, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: Elder Hall
Darius Milhaud - La Création du monde, Op. 81a and Mozart - Clarinet Quintet, K. 581 Dynamic staff members Helen Ayres, Stephen King and Lloyd Van't Hoff mentor a select group of classical performance students through a series of tutorials and rehearsals. The opportunity to perform side-by-side with professional musicians launches these stars-in-the-making to new heights. Friday 10 May 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. $20. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
Julia
- Date: Fri, 16 - Sat, 31 Aug 2024
- Location: Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
State Theatre Company South Australia in association with The University of Adelaide presents a Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre production.
Jesus Christ Superstar
- Date: Thu, 26, 7:30 pm - Sun, 29 Sep 2024, 4:30 pm
- Location: Scott Theatre
Presented by the 2024 Graduating Class and first year students of Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre. Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 September. Scott Theatre, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
Wonderverse
- Date: Tue, 15 - Sun, 20 Oct 2024
- Location: Bonython Hall
Lights, beats, dreams: an immersive adventure.
