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The Elder Conservatorium of Music serves as an important educational institution for budding South Australian musicians, training and hoping to one day perform on the world stage. Elder Hall, situated on the University鈥檚 North Terrace campus has a rich history and is home to two particularly iconic Steinway pianos.

Positioned in the centre of the main hall stage, the Elder Hall Steinway pianos have been used at Elder Hall for more than 10 years, by students and some of the world鈥檚 top musicians, visiting the Conservatorium and performing as part of the Concert Series program.

Jeanette Sandford-Morgan, alumna and frequent concert attendee, has led the campaign for the restoration and repair of these important instruments. After attending a concert at Elder Hall by the internationally acclaimed pianist Konstantin Shamray, she decided to rally her friends together and fundraise to repair the iconic instruments.聽

鈥淭he Steinway piano is an iconic piano and is important for performances. It鈥檚 a tool of the trade and they need constant attention, though it is expensive to maintain.

鈥淢y friends are great supporters of music and the Elder Conservatorium, and we鈥檝e known each other for a long time so it was great that they instantly said yes to help the cause,鈥� she said.

Jeanette has a strong connection to music and a deep passion for the classical and chamber styles, mostly passed on to her from her older brother, Brenton Langbein AO, a world-renowned violinist, composer and conductor.

鈥淚鈥檝e always been involved in music. As a child I played piano, and my brother violin, so I was interested in all instruments.

鈥淚 studied as a singer myself and sang in the choir at the Conservatorium for quite a few years, not for any other reason other than my great love of voice and music,鈥� she said.

After realising the extent of the care and restoration that the Steinway鈥檚 required, she wasted no time in gathering her friends who all agreed the repairs were important, not just for the quality of the professional concerts held at Elder Hall, but for the young musicians using the pianos in their studies and training.聽

The students practicing on these pianos are hoping to become professionals, and these are their tools. It鈥檚 like any professional, for example, tradespeople going to work on houses. They need the best tools to perform their jobJeanette Sandford-Morgan

Jeanette spoke with Elder Conservatorium staff, found out the cost of an interstate piano technician, and with the help of her friends, paid for the work to be done.

The newly restored pianos will be featured heavily throughout the remainder of the , used by some of the world鈥檚 most talented pianists and musicians, and top Conservatorium students, in the and concert series.

Lucinda Collins, Head of Keys at the Elder Conservatorium is particularly grateful to our wonderful donors. "The Elder Conservatorium of Music was founded by patronage, and the Arts needs generous supporters now more than ever. A world-class instrument聽requires constant, careful attention and significant resources to maintain. We鈥檙e incredibly grateful to Jeanette and others for the kind support they've offered in helping to keep Elder Hall鈥檚 beloved Steinway Model D Concert Grand Pianos in top condition.鈥�

For Jeanette and the other donors who funded the project, they hope the restored instruments will mutually benefit students and the community and concert attendees alike, and help maintain the Elder Conservatorium鈥檚 position as one of the country鈥檚 top music academies.

鈥淔rom an artistic point of view, it鈥檚 crucial that we have quality instruments in the Conservatorium, for the teachers, students and for when fine artists visit Adelaide. Having quality resources is important as an educational institution.

鈥淲e can keep the music and magic in the Conservatorium alive with the best possible instruments and resources,鈥� she said.

You can see the Steinway pianos in action at the Elder Conservatorium Concert Series. For tickets and more information,