Ensembles
Adelaide Baroque
For decades Adelaide Baroque has received acclaim for fine performances from the vast repertoire of baroque music. For the 2011 Adelaide Fringe they join with Sydney’s Early Dance Concert for this special event – not to be missed.
Adelaide Chamber Singers
Adelaide Chamber Singers is widely respected as one of Australia’s leading chamber choirs. Formed in 1985 by Artistic Director Carl Crossin OAM, ACS has undertaken six international tours (including UK, USA, Japan, Norway and Canada), released five CDs and performed at the Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth Festivals.
Adelaide Festival Centre
One of Australia’s brightest musical discoveries of the new millennium and five-time platinum recording artist and ARIA award winner Katie Noonan collaborates for the first time with one of the most outstanding guitarists on the international scene, renowned poet of the guitar, Karin Schaupp.
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Internationally renowned for inspired programming and the rapturous response of audiences and critics, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, led by violinist Richard Tognetti, moves hearts and stimulates minds with repertoire spanning six centuries and a virtuosity and energy unmatched by other ensembles. Discover why this vibrant ensemble is considered “the best chamber orchestra on earth”.
Australian String Quartet
The Australian String Quartet (Sophie Rowell – violin, Anne Horton – violin, Sally Boud – viola, Rachel Johnston – cello) performs throughout Australia and around the world and holds the distinction of having won more international chamber music competitions than any other ensemble in Australian history.
Benaud Trio
The Benaud Trio is one of Australia’s finest young ensembles. Formed in early 2005, pianist Amir Farid, violinist Lachlan Bramble, and cellist Ewen Bramble have established themselves as formidable performers of the major repertoire, works by Australian composers and music with a pop/jazz influence.
Coriole Music Festival
The Coriole Music Festival comprises 3 chamber concerts held over one weekend in the Barrel Shed at Coriole Vineyards – an informal and delightful setting with a wonderful acoustic for chamber and vocal music.
Ensemble Galante
Ensemble Galante is a collection of performers on period instruments dedicated to bringing audiences dynamic and informed performances of music from the past. The group will focus on music from the High Baroque, Galante, and Early Classical styles of the 18th Century, from Monteclair to Mozart.
Ensemble Le Monde
Ensemble Le Monde (ELM) is a group dedicated to contrasts. From the rich, masterworks of Brahms and Beethoven to the fresh, sparkling modernism of Berio and contemporary Australian composers, Ensemble Le Monde strives for the exuberant, the effervescent, the crisp and the colourful.
The Firm
The Firm promotes the performance of new solo and chamber works, particularly those of South Australian composers, and also provides a performance platform for some of Australia’s finest musicians. Headed by composers Raymond Chapman Smith and Quentin SD Grant, the Firm presents a series of concerts each year with a nominated composer in residence that provides a focus and spring board for the creation of new works and programming of existing works for performance.
The Kegelstatt Ensemble
Now in its sixth year of concerts in Adelaide, The Kegelstatt Ensemble is comprised of gifted and passionate young musicians who work together joyfully and fruitfully in bringing great chamber music to life. We take our name from a trio by Mozart – the first to unite a single wind, string and keyboard instrument and place them on equal footing.
Ngeringa Farm Concerts
Chamber music concerts featuring artists of international and Australian acclaim from Adelaide, interstate and overseas in the beautiful surrounds of Ngeringa Farm.
Recitals Australia
Recitals Australia offers to South Australian music lovers a broad range of concerts with an accent on youth and a fresh look at the huge and varied choice of repertoire available to invigorate both performers and listeners alike.
Selby & Friends
Led by the exceptional and charismatic Australian concert pianist, Kathryn Selby, 2011 will mark Selby & Friends’ 5th season and it is one in which she has invited a group of artists amongst this country’s finest who will focus on extraordinary music for the small ensemble.
Seraphim Trio
Founded in 1994, Seraphim Trio comprises pianist Anna Goldsworthy, violinist Helen Ayres, and cellist Timothy Nankervis. The trio is celebrated for its vitality, rapport and innovative programming. Since winning the prize for Leading Piano Trio and the Audience Choice Award in the 2001 Australian National Chamber Music Competition, Seraphim Trio has performed internationally and throughout Australia. It appears regularly for Musica Viva, is frequently broadcast on ABC Classic FM, and is a regular guest at Australian music festivals. The trio maintains a robust commissioning program, and has worked with a range of Australian composers.
Tinalley String Quartet
Winner of the First Prize at the 9th Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2007 and the Grand Prize at the 2005 Australian Chamber Music Competition, Tinalley String Quartet has rapidly achieved recognition as one of the most exciting quartets performing on the world stage today.