# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Elder After Hours | Opera Gala - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+09:30) - **Event Description**: Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra with Classical Voice Students and special guest Desiree Frahn – soprano Dane Lam – conductor The Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra joins forces with classical voice students and a special guest soloist for an evening of operatic favourites. From beloved arias to stirring choruses, this gala concert celebrates the drama, passion, and vocal brilliance of the operatic tradition under the baton of Dane Lam. Program Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 'Overture' from Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 'Cinq, dieci' from Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 George Frideric Handel 'Domerò la tua fierezza' from Giulio Cesare Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 'Deh Vieni Non Tardar' from Le Nozze di Figaro 'La ci darem la mano' from Don Giovanni Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 'Soave sia il vento' from Così fan tutte, K. 588 Claudio Monteverdi 'Pur ti miro' from L'incoronazione di Poppea Charles Gounod 'Ah! Je ris de me voir si belle' from Faust Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 'Gente, gente, all'armi, all'armi' from from Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 INTERVAL Giuseppe Verdi 'Overture' from La forza del destino Antonín Dvořák 'Song to the Moon' from Rusalka, Op. 114 Benjamin Britten 'Look! Through the Port' from Billy Budd, Op. 50 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 'Sull'aria ... che soave zeffiretto' from Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 Gilbert and Sullivan 'Poor Wandering One' from The Pirates of Penzance Jacques Offenbach 'Barcarolle' from The Tales of Hoffmann Ruggero Leoncavallo 'Intermezzo' from Pagliacci Pietro Mascagni 'Easter Hymn' from Cavalleria rusticana Dane Lam | Conductor Australian-Chinese-Singaporean conductor Dane Lam brings a global perspective home to Australia. With a reputation for bold programming, artistic innovation, and connection with audiences, Lam is redefining opera and orchestral music for today’s world. As Artistic Director of State Opera South Australia, he champions opera as a living, breathing artform – rooted in tradition but reimagined for new generations. His leadership across three continents speaks to his singular ability to unite musical excellence with cultural openness. Lam currently serves as Artistic Director of State Opera South Australia (Adelaide), Music & Artistic Director of the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra (Honolulu), and Principal Conductor of the Xi’an Symphony Orchestra (China). A Juilliard graduate and protégé of the late Kurt Masur, his career spans major opera houses and symphony halls across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. Whether conducting Mahler in Xi’an, Mozart in Sydney, or championing new Pacific Rim voices in Honolulu, Lam leads with passion, precision, and purpose. Desiree Frahn | Soprano South Australian Soprano Desiree Frahn is a graduate of the Elder Conservatorium and a principal artist with State Opera South Australia and the James & Diana Ramsey Foundation Opera Program. For State Opera South Australia she has performed Mabel (Pirates of Penzance), Musetta (La bohème), Johanna (Sweeney Todd), Julie (Carousel), Bubba (Summer of the Seventeenth Doll), Vixen (Cunning Little Vixen), Valencienne (The Merry Widow), Leïla (Les pêcheurs de perles), Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi), Rose Pickles (Cloudstreet! – World Premiere), Pamina (The Magic Flute), Rosalinde (Die fledermaus), Bastienne (Bastien und Bastienne) and sung as a soloist in their regional tours, concerts and radio broadcasts. 2024 saw her performing for Opera Australia and Victorian Opera in the lead role of Ellen Holland, for the world premiere seasons of Eucalyptus. Other notable performances include the role of Stephanie in the Australian premiere and return seasons of Jake Heggie’s To Hell and Back with Australian Contemporary Opera Co in Melbourne. Desiree performs regularly as a soloist with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in both new and established works, including several recordings and world premieres. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/adelaide/2026-elder-after-hours-opera-gala/200030511985229 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Art, Concerts, performances, Theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 19 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Adelaide - **state**: SA - **country**: Australia - **location**: Elder Hall - **lat**: -34.920217489978 - **long**: 138.60496164137 - **full address**: Elder Hall, Elder Hall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia, Adelaide ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Elder After Hours | Opera Gala - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/95bc3d11c740a46e396031513e7626258813558ddeff69c5192802c933433276-rimg-w1200-h675-dc482868-gmir?v=1787370030 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Elder After Hours | Opera Gala being held? - **A:** 2026 Elder After Hours | Opera Gala takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Elder Hall, Elder Hall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia, Adelaide. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Elder After Hours | Opera Gala? - **A:** 2026 Elder After Hours | Opera Gala is organized by Elder Conservatorium. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Elder Conservatorium's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Elder Conservatorium a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Elder Conservatorium has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Elder After Hours | Opera Gala is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Adelaide, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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