
ASO Heritage
Orchestral activity in South Australia 1900 - 1930






1908




This looks like circa 1912 with possibily Herman Heinicke conductor







1918



West's Theatre was on the site of the current home of the ASO, the Grainger Studio.

Conductor of the Adelaide Orchestra, 1921 - 1931


freelance bassoonist

South Australian Orchestra 7 June 1924, Adelaide Town Hall, William Foote conducting,

5CL Orchestra 1926


Production of the Bells of Corneville 16 December 1926.

Advertisement for "Bells of Corneville"

The orchestra was funded by "The News" and existed approximately from 1923 to 1931



Claude Brokensha was a percussionist with a number of ensembles including the SA Orchestra, the 5CL Studio Orchestra & the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

Professional musicians orchestra in aid of Minda conducted by Thomas Griggs

Athol Lykke became ABC Concert Manager looking after the orchestra from 1937 to 1955