Events: Music, arts and culture

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | The Touch of Dreams

Date: Fri, 2 May 2025, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

Three outstanding musicians come together to explore the unusual combination of clarinet, tenor and piano in a concert culminating with Louis Spohr’s Six German Songs, generally regarded as his finest contribution to the Lieder genre. Friday 2 May, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Date: Fri, 9 May 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

A concert spanning Baroque brilliance, modern storytelling and romantic beauty. Featuring Bach's timeless Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, Schneider's Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and Atterberg's Intermezzo for String Orchestra. Friday 9 May, 1–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Folklore

Date: Fri, 16 May 2025, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

The Sydney-based Nexas Quartet is a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music. Comprising saxophonists Michael Duke, Andrew Smith, Nathan Henshaw, and Jay Byrnes, the quartet has garnered widespread recognition for their exceptional musicianship and unique artistic approach. Friday 16 May, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Worlds within Worlds

Date: Fri, 23 May 2025, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

This captivating program celebrates the rich diversity of musical traditions and expressions from around the globe. From Malcolm Arnold’s vibrant Four Scottish Dances, evoking the lively spirit of the Scottish Highlands, to John Barnes Chance’s Variations on a Korean Folk Song, which brings ancient melodies to life, each piece tells a unique story. Friday 23 May, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Elder Conservatorium After Hours Concert | Ritual

Date: Sat, 24 May 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

From birth to death and every important occasion in between, rituals – small and large – are a vital part of our daily lives. This is a program of powerful, emotional and eloquent music connecting us to some of life’s important rituals. Saturday 24 May, 6.30–8.30 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Best of Brazil

Date: Fri, 30 May 2025, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

Best of Brazil brings the vibrant rhythms and rich musical traditions of Brazil to the stage, featuring talented students from the Elder Conservatorium’s Jazz Department. Friday 30 May, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Contrasts

Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2025, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

This program, featuring our new staff ensemble, Lumen, delves into the interplay of sound and emotion, showcasing how composers use chamber music to express a spectrum of colours and textures. Friday 6 June, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | Autumn Grace

Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025, 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Elder Hall, North Terrace campus

Steeped in the Scottish fiddle tradition, the Catherine Fraser Trio perform repertoire from the wealth of Scottish collections – some dating as far back as the 1690s – as well as writing and arranging their own contemporary compositions. Friday 13 June, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.