Concert Series
Continuing a 137 year tradition of bringing great music to the community of South Australia, the faculty and students of the Elder Conservatorium of Music welcome you to our 2020 Concert Series.
Download 2020 Concert Series program
We are delighted to have you join us, in the venerable and recently rejuvenated surroundings of Elder Hall, for a richly varied and exciting musical journey. Our program will, as always, showcase the finest of Adelaide’s musicians enriched by distinguished guests from interstate and overseas.
We thank you for your continuing support of our activities as performers, creators, teachers, researchers and cultural ambassadors. We greatly value your role in the eternal partnership between music-makers and music-lovers.
Evening Concert Series
18 Apr
A Grand Crossroads: The Glory of the English Baroque
Music by Handel, Purcell, Avison, Hellendaal and more. The elegance of the late 17th century permeates this exciting program of baroque gems from the land of the rose. 23 May Inspired by Rodrigo’s iconic Concierto de Aranjuez, Miles Davis’ and Gil Evan’s masterful work Sketches of Spain takes centre stage in this program celebrating the evocative sounds of the wind orchestra. 13 Jun Brilliant young violinist Tianyou Ma takes on Tchaikovsky’s virtuosic violin concerto with the Adelaide Youth Orchestra, conducted by Keith Crellin OAM.
Lunchtime Concert Series
20 Mar Two of Australia’s finest chamber musicians grace the stage in the opening concert of the season. 27 Mar
Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra
The shimmering arpeggios of Glière's harp concerto are the calm before the storm, prior to fate knocking at the door with the ominous first four notes of Beethoven’s fifth symphony. 03 Apr Pianists Konstantin Shamray and Michael Ierace bring Petrushka to life once again in this fiery version for piano four hands.
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Evening concerts
- Purchase a subscription to four or more concerts and save 25%!
- Tickets: Regular ticket prices are $30 Adult, $25 Conc. and $19 Student. Special pricing applies for the following concerts: Titan on 13 June ($35/$25/$19), ASQ Day on 14 July ($25/$20/$15), and Guitarissimo on 17 October ($25/$20/$15).
- Box Office: Tickets can be purchased and collected from the box office in Elder Hall one hour prior to each performance.
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours duration, including interval.
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Lunchtime concerts
- Fridays at 1:10pm, doors open at 12:30pm.
- Tickets: $14 general admission at the door.
- Gold Pass: Purchase a Gold Pass subscription to save up to 30% on the price of entry.
- Concert Duration: Approximately 50 minutes, no interval.
- Please be aware there is no parking available on Fridays.
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Parking
Available in the University Car Park, Gate 23 off of North Terrace. Please allow extra time for parking during peak periods.
Please be aware there is no parking available on Fridays.
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Access and assistance
Disabled access
Lift access is available from the eastern side of Elder Hall.
Hearing assistance
Elder Hall has a system that supports all hearing augmentation requirements.