Ensembles
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.
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.
Emma Horwood
With her angelic voice and accomplished harp playing, Emma Horwood is one of Adelaide’s most highly sought-after musicians.
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 Australias finest musicians.
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.
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 won the leading piano trio and the audience choice awards in the 2001 Australian National Chamber Music Competition and has performed in Italy, Japan, at the Schönberg Festival in Vienna, and in Noumea for Musica Viva.
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.