Master Series

"The Master Series is the lifeblood of the ASO. There is no greater motivation for a musician than sharing and recreating the music that has inspired and touched our lives. The adrenalin, the tension, the anticipation and the excitement is felt intensely at the concert whether
you are in the audience or on stage. Festivals allow an orchestra, conductor and audience to go on a musical, cultural and emotional journey through the life and legacy of some of history’s greatest composers."

Natsuko Yoshimoto, Concertmaster

Pre-Concert Talks : For each Master Series concert, patrons are invited to join us for a pre-concert talk one hour prior.

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Showcase Series

"The Showcase Series offers an experience for all musical tastes. Sharing the stage with and playing the music of some of the most popular artists in music is a great honour. Playing for new audiences is a thrill, whether it is with legends or emerging artists, the opportunity to be versatile and be seen in a new light is truly inspiring."

Steve Peterka, Percussion

Our Showcase Series is again a favourite amongst many this season with a second show just announced for 'A Tribute to Louis Armstrong' - Saturday 29 May.

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Community Series

"Whether performing in the Botanic Gardens or in the intimacy of the Grainger Studio, there is nothing better than feeling the warmth of Adelaide audiences coming together to enjoy popular classics. Our audiences are incredibly loyal and we are passionate about bringing music to as many people as possible during the year.
We want audiences to feel ownership of their orchestra."

Rainer Jozeps, CEO

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ETSA Utilities Education Program

"The ETSA Utilities Education Program provides children with the opportunity to experience the excitement and impact of live music. The best part of being a performer is looking at the faces of the children when they are listening to a performance—they are having so much fun, they don’t even realise how much they are learning!"

Shirin Lim, Principal 1st Violin

Mahler Symphony Cycle 2006-2012

Mahler’s works are the grandest of all symphonies … as the Olympic Games are to sport, so is Mahler to symphonic music.’ The aspiration to play all Mahler’s Symphonies is driven by the orchestra’s achievements
in the 1998 and 2004 Wagner Ring Cycles. The success of the Melba recordings of the 2004 Cycle with astonishingly positive international critical reviews, spurred Chief Conductor, Arvo Volmer, to push for development of the musical ‘lineage’ from Wagner to
Mahler and beyond.

"For me, playing Mahler is an overwhelming experience. I get lost in the moment."

Emma Perkins, Violin

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