Adelaide Symphony provides a Sanctuary with return of concerts
Community centres will provide sanctuary for audiences when the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra returns to live performances.
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Adelaide Symphony Orchestra will return to live performance with a series of concerts at suburban community centres in August.
Conductor and violist Martin Butler will lead a string ensemble of 16 players – including his wife Shirin Lim on violin and their son Sami on percussion – in the program, which is titled Sanctuary.
The concerts will feature a selection of peaceful and contemplative works as well as visual elements to engage audiences of varying backgrounds and music knowledge.
Mr Butler said the concept was inspired by Billy Joel’s song And So It Goes, just one of the works being performed.
“I think the idea of music as providing a sanctuary for the listener is very strong, especially given the circumstances today,’” he said.
“The original meaning of the word describes a place that provides immunity from arrest for fugitives or debtors, but it has now come to mean a place of refuge or protection.
“Besides, we can’t wait to hear some actual applause – it’s been a long time.”
Sanctuary concerts will be held in Goodwood on August 3, Fulham and Findon on August 4, Holdfast Bay on August 5, Pooraka on August 17, Eastwood and North Adelaide on August 18, and Fullarton Park on August 19.
Each venue will limit capacity according to its own social distancing plan.
Goodwood Community Centre co-ordinator Genevieve Dawson-Scott said the venue was a sanctuary where people could feel understood, welcome and connected with others.
“Music can be so powerful and uplifting, and so we are very excited to be able to offer our community a brief, beautiful and joyful experience,” she said.
Times and booking details at aso.com.au