Packed lunch a musical treat

Music

Adelaide's favourite daytime concert series - ELDERHALL lunchtimes - returns in August, packed as ever with a veritable feast of musical delights.

Australian Baroque Brass from Sydney open the series, playing on original Baroque instruments. From the world of Jazz, trumpeter extraordinaire Ray Vega from New York will perform with Jazz School staff from the Elder Conservatorium of Music. Distinguished visiting artist in residence, violinist Gunars Larsens from the Conservatoire de Lausanne in Switzerland, will also feature in the series.

At the end of August the renowned Australian String Quartet will provide a special treat when they perform Schubert's beloved Rosamunde string quartet.

The Elder Conservatorium's ensembles will have their chance to shine with repertoire such as Elgar's Enigma Variations, Sousa's Marches and Bach's Concerto for Three Violins.

Adelaide audiences will also have the chance to witness the outstanding artistry of fellow Adelaidian Lucinda Moon, Concertmaster of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, as she joins two of its members in a performance of 17th Century music.

Other highlights include rarely heard chamber music of Duke Ellington, the Adelaide Chamber Singers, an all Bach organ recital, and the welcome return of pianist Clemens Leske.

The concert season will finish with four of the Elder Conservatorium's most talented undergraduates performing in the Beta Sigma Phi Awards Competition Concert.

"Where else, except ELDERHALL lunchtimes, can you find such a rich and varied program of music that ranges across all eras and styles and that is so accessible?" said Elder Hall Concert Manager Claire Oremland.

ELDERHALL lunchtimes are held every Friday in Elder Hall from 1.10-2.00pm, from 1 August until 14 November. Admission is still only $6, available at the door from 12:30pm.

If you would like to attend all of these wonderful concerts, why not purchase a Gold Pass for just $75 and save over 20%.

For more information contact the Concert Office on (08) 8303 5925.

For full program details visit: www.music.adelaide.edu.au/events

Gold Pass giveaway

University of Adelaide alumni have the opportunity to win one of two free Gold Passes, valued at $75 each, giving the winner free entry to all Friday lunch hour concerts throughout the second semester.

To be eligible for the free Gold Pass, you must be a registered alumnus.

You can register online at www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/register or call the Development and Alumni office on (08) 8303 5800.

For your chance to win, email your name and postal address to alumni@adelaide.edu.au before Wednesday 30 July.