Events: Music, arts and culture

Mamma Mia!

Date: Thu, 30 Sep - Sun, 3 Oct 2021
Location: Scott Theatre, North Terrace campus

Mamma Mia! performed by the graduating class of the Bachelor of Music Theatre.

Lunchtime concert - Australian String Quartet

Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2021, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

The acclaimed performances of the Australian String Quartet are an everlasting highlight of the lunchtime concert series in Elder Hall. Join us for another eagerly anticipated appearance by the highly regarded ASQ.

Celia Craig and Friends

Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2021, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Barr Smith Library Reading Room

Friends of the Library in association with the Elder Conservatorium present a benefit recital in the heritage Barr Smith Library Reading Room - a one-off not to be missed musical experience for the long weekend.

Lunchtime concert: Celebration

Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2021, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

Join the Adelaide Connection, Australia’s first jazz choir, and its acclaimed director Luke Thompson, for a celebration of vocal jazz. Featuring songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Jazzmeia Horn, Gretchen Parlato, Cécile McLorin and more.

4000 Miles by Amy Herzog

Date: Sat, 9 - Sat, 23 Oct 2021
Location: Little Theatre, The Cloisters (next to UniBar), Victoria Drive (Gate 10)

Octogenarian and feisty political activist Vera Joseph’s solitary existence is shaken when her grandson Leo appears at her door in the middle of the night, having crossed the country on his bicycle with his best friend. As an overnight couch-surf turns into an extended stay, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder and ultimately reach each other through a moving and amusing battle of wits.

An intergenerational poignant play about growing up and growing old.

Evening Concert: Songs of the Cabaret

Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2021, 6:30 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

A result of over twenty years collaboration between himself and poet Arnold Weinstein, Bolcom’s Cabaret Songs draws inspiration from a plethora of musical styles and forms, representing the melting pot which is American culture and vernacular. Versatile vocalist Stephanie Acraman and exciting pianist Liam Wooding are a formidable pairing to tell these stories of the cabaret.

Evening Concert: guitarissimo

Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2021, 6:30 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

Curated by Oliver Fartach-Naini, this annual concert showcases the talented Elder Conservatorium guitar students. Featuring a mixture of solo and chamber works sure to delight lovers of guitar. Performed by the Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble and Classical Guitar Students.

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert Series

Date: Wed, 1 - Fri, 31 Dec 2021
Location: Online

Take a look back at all the incredible online concerts that were delivered by the Elder Conservatorium of Music in 2020.