Concert Diary
Upcoming events from Member Ensembles and more
Bohemian Wanderlust // Elder Lunchtimes
Join mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble and pianist Anna Goldsworthy for a journey through the passionate songs of Europe and Latin America. From Brahms's fiery Zigeunerlieder and Bizet's seductive Habanera, to the folk-inspired artistry of Manuel de Falla and the melancholic beauty of Carlos Guastavino's Argentine songs, this recital celebrates wandering spirits and musical passion across cultures.
On the Terrace // Chamber Music Adelaide
A free mini-festival of pop-up chamber music concerts in the iconic galleries, museums and creative spaces on North Terrace.
Australia Ensemble UNSW with Piers Lane // UKARIA
The London-based Australian pianist Piers Lane AO returns to UKARIA in collaboration with the distinguished Australia Ensemble UNSW. Their program crafts a Franco-Australian exchange that luxuriates in delicately drawn character and colour.
First Things First // Selby & Friends
Three of Australia’s finest musicians perform three blockbuster favourites by Johannes Brahms. Sydney Symphony Concertmaster Andrew Haveron and ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve join pianist Kathryn Selby in this fabulous program dedicated to the chamber music of the mighty Brahms.
Australian String Quartet x Parvyn // Nexus Arts
The Australian String Quartet team up with award-winning singer Parvyn and multi-instrumentalist Josh Bennett for a collaborative concert that blends the sounds of contemporary Punjabi music with the string quartet.
Serenity with Strings // Elder Lunchtimes
Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra
Elizabeth Layton director / violin
Sterling Rieck viola
Hindemith Trauermusik for Viola and Strings
TchaikovskySerenade for Strings, Op. 48
Harp2Harp // Trinity Sessions
Harp2Harp Australia is a duo featuring award-winning singer/songwriter Višnja on Celtic harp, keyboard and woodwind, joined by acclaimed soprano/pedal harpist Emma Horwood. Together they weave soaring harmonies and different harp textures from their respective contemporary and classical backgrounds into a gorgeous soundscape of chamber folk music.
Weinstein & Van Der Hoek // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
Agnes Weinstein, baroque violin
Stephen van der Hoek, piano
Programme:
Antonio Bertali - Chiacona
Giovanni Battista Fontana - Sonata Sexta for Violin
Miles Davis at 100 // UKARIA
This year is the centenary of Miles Davis, one of the most innovative musicians and bandleaders of the twentieth century. This tribute to Davis distils how the so-called ‘Prince of Darkness’ and his acolytes have inspired generations of musicians.
Elder Conservatorium Fellows // Recitals Australia
Join Recitals Australia for a celebration of their 2026 achievements, with a concert afternoon featuring all seven Elder Conservatorium Fellows!
Tim Freedman's Chamber Eight // UKARIA
Tim Freedman joins forces with a new chamber ensemble to perform the world premiere of Tim Freedman’s Chamber Eight directed by Daniel Denholm.
Top Class // Elder Lunchtimes
Our annual classical performance showcase concert, featuring top student performers from the Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts. Supported by the Peter Brooker Prize for Musical Excellence.
Tim Freedman's Chamber Eight // UKARIA
Tim Freedman joins forces with a new chamber ensemble to perform the world premiere of Tim Freedman’s Chamber Eight directed by Daniel Denholm.
Guitarissimo // Elder Conservatorium Guitar Students
Curated by Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini, the annual Guitarissimo concert presents Elder Conservatorium guitar students in solo and chamber works, culminating with a performance by the Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble.
An afternoon with Gounod // Airlie Wind Quintet & Grandview Winds
Join Grandview Winds and the Airlie Wind Quintet as they take you to 19th Century France through the music of Charles Gounod. While he’s best known for his operas, Gounod’s Petite Symphonie is a complete mini symphony that is tender, sweet and elegant. It will be paired with his Faust Ballet Music arranged for wind quintet.
Adelaide Baroque // House Concerts: The Devil and the Priest
One renowned for devilish skills yet who spent his time in the company of cardinals; the other a priest with a colourful reputation! Corelli and Vivaldi feature along with the mysterious Iganzio Sieber, recorder virtuoso who kept the company of them both…
Evolution // Elder Lunchtimes
Although Beethoven and Schoenberg were physically and harmonically worlds apart, the Transfigured String Trio presents two works that perfectly complement each other.
Mears and Cock // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
Programme:
G. P. Telemann - Fantasia No. 8 for flute in E
J. S. Bach - Flute Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034
Martinů - Sonata No. 1 for flute & piano
Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey // Musica Viva Australia
The Latvian Radio Choir spread their wings and fly with Australia’s own recorder queen, Genevieve Lacey.
Marwood, Valve, Cassomenos // UKARIA Cultural Centre
Celebrated British violinist Anthony Marwood returns to UKARIA for an exploration of the piano trio with two friends and master musicians: Australian Chamber Orchestra Principal Cellist Timo-Veikko Valve, and concert pianist and composer Stefan Cassomenos. They present two landmarks of the piano trio repertoire that place friendship at their core.
Christmas with Chorale // Elder Conservatorium Chorale
Musically, Christmas is a favourite time of year for everyone! Great choral music, well-known carols to sing along with, and the warm, generous spirit that is an invaluable and treasured part of all collegial music-making. Share Christmas with Chorale and explore the range, and power of Christmas music!
Ning Feng with Angela Li // UKARIA
Six exquisite violins crafted by luthiers of the Golden Period – Stradivari, Amati, Guadagnini, Rugeri and Guarneri del Gesù – will be presented in a succession of virtuosic works. These instruments, belonging to a private collector, represent just over a century of unrivalled craftsmanship, with this concert providing a rare listening experience. Who better to showcase these instruments than internationally-acclaimed violinist Ning Feng, who brings his ‘innate musicality’ and ‘stunning virtuosity’ to the endeavour.
Grace // Adelaide Chamber Singers
Join Adelaide Chamber Singers for a celebration of joy and the season, featuring two of J.S. Bach’s most beloved choral masterpieces: the radiant Magnificat and the exuberant motet Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied (“Sing to the Lord a new song”).
Crawford and Yang // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
Rachmaninov - Vocalise, Mendelssohn, Brahms, & C. Schumann
Janice Tan // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
Programme:
Tchaikovsky - The Seasons
- The Nutcracker Suite
On Second Thought // Selby & Friends
Selby & Friends' 2026 Season ends with three stunning second piano trios by three composers whose inimitable style epitomized their different eras and their cultural heritage! The final concert of this 2026 season has been changed due to personnel changes that were unavoidable for personal reasons and so we have created a concert program similar in style and intention. Selby & Friends is also extremely fortunate and delighted to welcome back the brilliant violinist Natsuko Yoshimoto who has kindly stepped in to this 2026 Finale.
Adelaide Baroque // Handel’s Messiah At The Cathedral
Handel’s music is eternal, optimistic, lively, and given fresh life in this invigorating and inspiring performance. What Christmas is complete without the joyous music of “For unto us a child is Born”, the Hallelujah Chorus, and the resounding final Amen?
James Huon George // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
James Huon George, piano
Programme:
Connor Fogarty - 19 Bagatelles
Esther Kahn - Xmastide
Carl Vine - 5 Bagatelles
Adelaide Baroque // Handel’s Messiah At The Cathedral
Handel’s music is eternal, optimistic, lively, and given fresh life in this invigorating and inspiring performance. What Christmas is complete without the joyous music of “For unto us a child is Born”, the Hallelujah Chorus, and the resounding final Amen?
James Huon George // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
James Huon George, piano
Programme:
Schumann - 'Forest Scenes', Op. 82
Gibbons - 'The Lord of Salisbury Pavan and Galliard'
Mendelssohn - 'Songs Without Words', Op. 19 (Book 1)
James Huon George // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
Programme:
J. S. Bach - Six Little Preludes, BWV 933-938
i. Little Prelude in C major
ii. Little Prelude in C minor
iii. Little Prelude in D minor
iv. Little Prelude in D major
v. Little Prelude in E major
vi. Little Prelude in E minor
A. Webern - Sonatensatz (Rondo)
- Kinderstück
- Klavierstück
F. Mendelssohn - Songs Without Words, Book 2 Op. 30
The Trumpet Calls // Elder Brass
Brass instruments have long captivated audiences, conveying both grandeur and intimacy, from triumphant fanfares to reflective lyricism. Joined by guest trumpeter Selina Ott and acclaimed baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Elder Brass presents a program of remarkable emotional range.
Kaleidoscope // Sunday Best
Journey with Slava Grigoryan (guitar) and Sharon Grigoryan (cello) as they perform works by J.S. Bach and Benedetto Marcello through to Latin Jazz with Astor Piazzolla, Anne Cawrse and beyond...
Trumpet Portraits // Elder After Hours
Trumpet Portraits traces the expressive range of the trumpet across styles, eras, and national traditions.
Aura: Requiem Gabriel Fauré // Adelaide Chamber Singers
An aura is considered to be a luminous body that surrounds your physical one, and this luminosity threads throughout Rising Voices’ performance of this eternally beautiful Requiem. Featuring soprano Brooke Window, baritone Jeremy Tachell, and organist Josh van Konkelenberg, Fauré’s Requiem offers a vision of rest and peace unlike any other.
Ashore, All To Pieces // Where Water Meets
Ashore, all to pieces is an immersive chamber-folk album about what carries us through longing, loss and regret. It is the sophomore album by Where Water Meets (Yyan Ng and Emily Sheppard).
Ashore, All To Pieces // Where Water Meets
Ashore, all to pieces is an immersive chamber-folk album about what carries us through longing, loss and regret. It is the sophomore album by Where Water Meets (Yyan Ng and Emily Sheppard). Drawing on remote places as emotional landscapes, the music is anchored in Tasmanian stories, wilderness and place, unfolding from moments of intimate reflection into expansive, emotionally intense orchestral soundscapes.
Mozart and Dvorak Piano Trios // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
Gil Sullivan, piano
Hannah Kim, violin
Greg Tuske, cello
Programme:
Mozart - Piano Trio in B flat, K.502
Dvorak - Piano Trio No.3 in F minor, Op.65
Hope Song Cycle // Jodie O'Regan
Beloved mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell gives the world premiere of Jodie O’Regan’s Hope Song Cycle, written for her voice and artistry. She is joined by Linda Pirie, Joseph Freer and Suneetha Carter in an evening of birds, water and hope, recorded live at UKARIA.
Rhapsody // Elder Lunchtimes
The Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra takes to the stage under the baton of Maestro Michelangelo Galeati from the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia in Rome.
Vukelja, Kim and Tuske // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
Programme:
Julian Cochran - “Pegasus’ Travels” for Piano Trio
i. Meros Beta
ii. Meros Gamma
iii. Meros Delta
Jade Elsdon, Chiara Panetta & Simón Pazos Quintana // Recitals Australia
Recital Australia’s Spring Lunch Hour Series featuring works by Saint-Saëns, Dutilleux, Sancan and Jolivet.
Niki Vasilakis and Hilary Kleinig // Burnside Community Concert
South Australian-born violinist Niki Vasilakis and acclaimed cellist and composer Hilary Kleinig come together for an intimate recital exploring the expressive possibilities of two strings. The program features Kodály’s virtuosic Duo for Violin and Cello, alongside contemporary music by British composer Deborah Pritchard. A captivating program of colour, intimacy and imagination.
Paul Lewis: Mozart+ Program Two // UKARIA
Internationally regarded as one of the leading musicians of his generation, Paul Lewis’ cycles of core piano repertoire by Beethoven and Schubert have received universal critical acclaim. For his latest project beginning in 2026, Paul turns his attention to Mozart.
Bach on Baritone // Will Burton
Adelaide saxophonist Will Burton presents a solo program exploring J.S. Bach through the baritone saxophone, featuring works originally written for cello and violin, alongside his own original music.
Tales of Two Cities // Elder Conservatorium Chorale + Sydney Conservatorium Chamber Choir
Two of Australia’s finest collegiate choirs share the stage for a choral collaboration that offers a veritable smorgasbord of vibrant, varied and inspired choral music from across the centuries, across Australia, and across the world.
Burra Rhapsody // Jodie O'Regan
Created and led by Burra composer Jodie O’Regan, Burra Rhapsody brings together the people of Burra and musicians from Adelaide Baroque in a new musical portrait of the town. A unique soundscape created by and for the people of Burra, joined by musicians from Adelaide Baroque, it culminates in a free concert and live recording at Burra Town Hall.
Paul Lewis: Mozart+ Program Two // UKARIA
Internationally regarded as one of the leading musicians of his generation, Paul Lewis’ cycles of core piano repertoire by Beethoven and Schubert have received universal critical acclaim. For his latest project beginning in 2026, Paul turns his attention to Mozart.
Huon George and Berberyan // North Adelaide Baroque Hall
James Huon George, piano
Minas Berberyan, violin
Mozart - Violin Sonata No. 21 K. 304
Dohnànyi - Violin Sonata Op. 21
Boulanger - 2 Pieces for Violin and Piano
Sarasate - Nocturne Serenade Op. 45
All Lines Lead Here // Adelaide Baroque
Join Adelaide Baroque in this historic setting for a concert tracing the string quartet from its roots to the present — Renaissance song, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, and beyond.
Spring Spectacular // Elder Lunchtimes
Experience an exhilarating concert featuring the Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra, performing music full of exuberance, virtuosic brilliance, and wonder.
Paul Lewis: Mozart+ // Musica Viva Australia
Acclaimed British concert pianist Paul Lewis is celebrated for his interpretations of the great piano works of Beethoven and Schubert. He now turns his laser-like focus and insightful musicianship to Mozart.
A Concert at Carrick Hill with Eric Avery // The Bowerbird Collective
Join Simone Slattery and Anthony Albrecht of the Bowerbird Collective with special guest Eric Avery for an extraordinary celebration of connection to Country.
Adelaide Baroque // EXPLORATIONS SERIES 2: After An Easy And Elegant Taste
Salvatore Lanzetti was an Italian cello virtuoso whose works had largely been forgotten until modern times. Brilliantly virtuosic, and yet cellistic, his style contributed to several developments in cello technique, and his cello sonatas are revered today as some.
Richard Tognetti and Alexander Gavrylyuk // UKARIA
Visionary musicians and collaborators Alexander Gavrylyuk and Richard Tognetti join forces for a recital of chamber music in its most conversational, confiding form: the piano and violin duo.
Earth Emotions | Music & Philosophy for Nature // The Bowerbird Collective
‘Earth Emotions’ combines a deeply moving program of music with spoken word to reveal a path from disconnection to connection with nature, instilling hope for a better future. The performance features incredible compositions performed by the Bowerbird Collective, with Simone Slattery on violin, Anthony Albrecht on cello and narration by environmental philosopher, Prof. Glenn Albrecht.
Za Górami // UKARIA
Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas and Misha Mullov-Abbado
Za Górami is the name of this trio’s critically acclaimed first album. Their fusion of folk idioms has forged a stylistic world of their own, combining traditional song, chamber music, improvisation and jazz in fluid musical forms.
Earth Emotions | Music & Philosophy for Nature // The Bowerbird Collective
‘Earth Emotions’ combines a deeply moving program of music with spoken word to reveal a path from disconnection to connection with nature, instilling hope for a better future. The performance features incredible compositions performed by the Bowerbird Collective, with Simone Slattery on violin, Anthony Albrecht on cello and narration by environmental philosopher, Prof. Glenn Albrecht.
Ruth Moody: The Wanderer Returns // UKARIA
From the wild west coast of Canada, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ruth Moody brings her luminous voice and evocative songs to UKARIA.