Date: Sunday 2 November

Time: 11am – 4pm

Cost: Free event

Chamber Music Adelaide returns to Adelaide’s Cultural Boulevard along North Terrace, including the South Australian Museum, with On The Terrace, a free mini-festival pop-up series of concerts for all ages on Sunday 2 November.

Experience a day of vibrant music set among the Museum’s galleries, celebrating classical, contemporary and world music traditions.

This year’s program features bold new works, emerging artists and reimagined classics, from Baroque elegance to experimental sound worlds.

Featured highlights include:

Composer Jodie O’Regan

Leviathan is the first movement of a major new work inspired by South Australia's whaling history—from frenzied slaughter and near extinction to the gradual return of whales in a declared sanctuary. Born from a pandemic-era fascination with Victor Harbor's maritime past, the work explores themes of ocean devastation and hope that feel urgently relevant amid today's algal blooms.

Showtimes at 11am, 12pm, 2:40pm
Main Foyer, Ground Level

Silk Strings Ensemble with cellist David Moran

Silk Strings Ensemble invites audiences on a journey through the landscapes and wildlife of South Australia with a series of newly commissioned works for huqin trio and cello. From the cheeky calls of magpies to the elegance of the leafy sea dragon, each composition offers a vivid musical snapshot of the natural world. Performed entirely acoustically, this engaging program is a celebration of sound, culture, and place.

Showtimes at 11:40am, 1:40pm, 3:20pm
Pacific Cultures Gallery, Mezzanine Level

Open Music Academy, Elder Conservatorium of Music

The flagship string ensemble of the Elder Conservatorium’s Open Music Academy presents Gustav Holst’s St Paul’s Suite, a lively and engaging work celebrating music, tradition, and craftsmanship. From spirited dances to the finale featuring beloved folk melodies, this performance showcases the ensemble’s energy, precision, and expressive range.

Showtimes at 1pm and 2pm
Pacific Cultures Gallery, Mezzanine Level

Vanya Quartet

Vanya Quartet features Lucy Macourt (violin), Nick Miceli (violin), Clara Salzmann (viola) and Henry Say (cello), bringing their emerging excellence to the stage with a program that highlights their artistry and collaborative spirit. Experience a glimpse of the next generation of exceptional Australian musicians and recipients of the 2025 Chrysalis Fellowship. Their program includes Saoirse (Freedom) by Belle Smibert, an Adelaide based composer currently studying at the Elder Conservatorium of Music. Her piece is inspired by Irish/Scottish Fiddle tunes.

Showtimes at 11:20am, 2:20pm and 3:40pm
Pacific Cultures Gallery, Mezzanine Level

Visit the Chamber Music Adelaide website for more details.