Baritone Morgan Pearse and pianist Erin Helyard present an intimate performance of Schubert's final song cycle at UKARIA Cultural Centre on Saturday 1 August 2026. The program explores themes of love, loss, and nature through this extraordinary collection.

Morgan Pearse returns to Adelaide to perform Schubert's Schwanengesang (Swan Song), partnered with Sydney-based early music specialist Erin Helyard. This intimate recital, presented by State Opera South Australia, showcases Schubert's final set of songs, a collection that interweaves themes of love and loss with musical evocations of nature.

The performance takes place at UKARIA Cultural Centre on Saturday 1 August 2026 at 2:30 PM, with a duration of approximately one hour. Light lunch is available from 1 PM. Tickets are purchased through State Opera South Australia on (08) 8226 4790 during business hours.

UKARIA Cultural Centre acknowledges the Peramangk as traditional custodians of the land on which the centre stands, fostering a shared sense of respect for this Country.

Love & Loss (Presented by State Opera South Australia) - Two men in formal attire smile at the camera in a circular black and white portrait against a gold background.

Love & Loss (Presented by State Opera South Australia) - Man in blue blazer and white shirt standing in sunlit corridor at UKARIA Cultural Centre.

Love & Loss (Presented by State Opera South Australia) - A modern glass pavilion nestled among native trees at UKARIA Cultural Centre, with the terracotta building visible behind.

Love & Loss (Presented by State Opera South Australia) - Woman with long wavy hair smiling against a black background with a bright pink geometric shape on the left.

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