ASO’s guide to Mad March with Adelaide Festival
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Adelaide Festival (28 Feb – 16 Mar) is just around the corner, and we’re here to make your Mad March planning a breeze with three unforgettable performances. We all know how busy this season, so we’ve curated the perfect lineup of events to keep you entertained for the month without the stress of decision fatigue. Check out what we have in store for you below!
Innocence
Innocence
Fri 28 Feb & Sun 2, Tues 4, Wed 5 Mar
Festival Theatre
Don’t miss the Australian premiere of Innocence – Kaija Saariaho’s final opera, hailed as a “masterpiece” by The New York Times. After captivating audiences in sold-out seasons across Europe and the US, this gripping Scandi-noir thriller unravels a story of guilt, redemption, and the devastating secrets of a wedding turned tragic.
Light–Song
Light–Song
Fri 14 & Sat 15 Mar
Elder Hall
For something more intimate, join us at Elder Hall for Light–Song, a stunning weekend of music by visionary composers, curated by Cathy Milliken. Featuring works by contemporary Australians Liza Lim, Olivia Davies and Elena Kats-Chernin juxtaposed with music by the late, great Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho. Plus, experience magical orchestral sounds created by the Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina and Ngaanyatjarra composer, Vonda Last.
Sanctuary Series 1 – Echoes
Sanctuary Series 1 – Echoes
Fri 7 & Sat 8 Mar
Grainger Studio
Bask in the gentle string textures and sacred echoes of Pärt’s Sequentia, while relaxing on a yoga mat. In near darkness, let the meditative sounds of the orchestra wash over you, and experience the delicate sound-world of Tom Coult’s Gymnopédies, and more. This is the ultimate up-close experience!
