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Elder Conservatorium of Music
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 Australia
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Telephone: +61 8 8303 5995
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Conservatorium News

Dance that sparked a cultural revolution
Australian dance and art was forever changed after tours here by the Ballets Russes from 1936 to 1940. This month, the University of Adelaide is hosting a symposium that takes a detailed look at this cultural revolution, and how it continues to influence Australian dance today.

Inaugural prize highlights a winning voice
Elder Conservatorium soprano student Lisa Cannizzaro has been awarded the inaugural $1200 Rae Cocking Memorial Prize in memory of South Australia's grand dame of opera and musicals.

About the Conservatorium

The Elder Conservatorium of Music is recognised internationally as a specialist music institution. It provides a comprehensive range of music programs from pre-degree Certificates and Diplomas, through several Bachelor's degrees and Master's degrees, to Doctorates.

The Elder Conservatorium has the longest history of any music school in Australia, stretching back 125 years. It has numbered many of Australia’s most renowned musicians among its staff and alumni. Located in the centre of the city on North Terrace – Adelaide’s cultural boulevard – the Conservatorium is a vital part of the life of Adelaide, a city celebrated for its rich and diverse artistic tradition.

Please click on the links below to find out more:

Director's Welcome: a message from Professor David Lockett
History: for a more detailed history of the Conservatorium
Areas of Specialisation and Academic Staff: details of areas of specialisation and academic staff members
Orchestras, Choirs & Ensembles: the Conservatorium's major student ensembles
News & Events: upcoming concerts and current news