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Lunchtime Concert - Grand Duo

Our 2024 concert series commences with the sublime pairing of Anna Goldsworthy, Director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music, and Konstantin Shamray,  much-loved alumnus and adjunct senior lecturer.

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Lunchtime Concert - Images

Alumnus and staff pianist Michael Ierace performs works by Respighi, Grieg and Debussy.

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Lunchtime Concert - Sliding Around

Elder Conservatorium staff and alumni come together for a program celebrating all things jazz trombone!

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Elder After Hours - Elder Music Lab

A series of solo-piano miniatures with a rich sound world inspired by classic paintings, ranging from Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 The Starry Night to Simon Dinnerstein’s 1991 Purple Haze. A free concert performed by Elder Conservatorium Masters student Esmond Choi.

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Lunchtime Concert - Rhythm Song

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.

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Adelaide Jazz Festival

Adelaide Jazz Festival

The Adelaide Jazz Festival is a weekend-long program of live performances leading up to UNESCO's International Jazz Day on Tuesday 30 April. Presenting a broad range of jazz genres across central venues at affordable prices, its aim is to surprise, inspire and delight audiences by discovering new musical experiences.

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String Quartet Courses 2024

String Quartet Courses 2024

Two very exciting string quartet tuition weekends are coming up at the end of April and July, open to all Australian and New Zealand string players.

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Elder After Hours - Matthew Sheens Solo

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”. Don’t miss this evening of innovative jazz!

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Adelaide Bass Day 2024

Adelaide Bass Day 2024

The Elder Conservatorium and the University of Adelaide are presenting a Double Bass Day on Sunday 28 April, bringing together performers, teachers, students, luthiers and exhibitors from all over Australia. Hosted in Elder Hall, the day will feature recitals, masterclasses, jazz clinics, lecture demonstrations, ensemble playing and concerts suited for all ages and levels. 

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String Quartet Extravaganza

String Quartet Extravaganza

Eight of Australia's best young string quartets perform works by Smetana, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Shield and more.

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