Cathedral concerts for Holy Week

St Peter's Cathedral and the Elder Conservatorium of Music will continue their strong partnership when they present a series of performances in the week leading up to Easter (Holy Week) this month.

2009 marks the third year of this highly successful collaboration between the two institutions, following massive audiences in 2007 and 2008 for the Bach St John Passion and Mozart Requiem.

The week culminates in a performance of Fauré's Requiem on Good Friday (10 April) at 3.00pm, featuring the combined choirs of St Peter's Cathedral and the Conservatorium, as well as the Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Keith Crellin.

The orchestra will also perform Haydn's Symphony No 26 'Lamentatione', written especially for Holy Week.

Although more than a thousand people will pack into the Cathedral for the meditative performance on Good Friday, Director of Holy Week Edward Joyner said the reflective recitals earlier in the week were also set to be a real highlight.

"On the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we have a beautiful program of music played by some fantastic musicians - I can't think of a better way to end a working day," he said. "There will be music by great composers including Bach, Debussy and Arvo Pärt for violin, viola, cello, piano, choir and organ."

What: Holy Week musical performances by musicians from St Peter's Cathedral and the Elder Conservatorium of Music

When: 5.30pm 6, 7 & 8 April, and 3.00pm 10 April

Where: St Peter's Cathedral, North Adelaide

Cost: Free (donation requested to cover costs and for charity)