Episode 8: violinist Alice Giang and pianist Justice Karol

L-R: violinist Alice Giang and pianist Justice Karol. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman In our eighth episode of the season, we will feature violinist Alice Giang and pianist Justice Karol who will play programmes including works by Mozart, Saint-Saëns, Liszt, and Kutág. While Tamara Smoylar is away, we welcome back Coady Green and Rollin Zhao as … Continue reading Episode 8: violinist Alice Giang and pianist Justice Karol

Episode 7 Guest Mentors: Coady Green and Leon de Bruin

L-R: Coady Green and Leon de Bruin With Tamara away, we're delighted to welcome 2023 season mentor - Coady Green and newcomer - Leon de Bruin as guest mentors for Episode 7. Continue reading to learn more about Coady and Leon. Coady Green One of Australia’s busiest concert pianists, Coady Green is acknowledged as a … Continue reading Episode 7 Guest Mentors: Coady Green and Leon de Bruin

Episode 6 Guest Mentor: violinist Monica Naselow

Violinist Monica Naselow This week, we are delighted to welcome violinist Monica Naselow as guest mentor! Monica began her violin studies at age 4 with Suzuki Method in Sydney, completing her Bachelor of Music at Sydney Conservatorium as a student of Professor Goetz Richter. Having participated in Sydney Youth Orchestra and Australian Youth Orchestra programs, … Continue reading Episode 6 Guest Mentor: violinist Monica Naselow

Episode 6: violinist May Zeng and pianist Enoch Kalangie

L-R: violinist May Zeng and pianist Enoch Kalangie. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman For our sixth episode we're delighted to welcome violinist May Zeng and pianist Enoch Kalangie. They will perform programmes featuring the music of Gillian Whitehead, J.S.Bach, Poulenc and a world premiere by Xiaole Zhan before receiving on-air feedback from mentors Tamara Smolyar and … Continue reading Episode 6: violinist May Zeng and pianist Enoch Kalangie

Episode 5: double bassist Derek Wei and pianist Olivia Zhu

L-R: double bassist Derek Wei and pianist Olivia Zhu. Photo: Daniel Spellman On this week's episode we welcome double bassist Derek Wei and pianist Olivia Zhu. Derek and Olivia will perform programmes including works by Bach, Bottesini, Barber, and Liszt before receiving live-to-air feedback from Tamara Smolyar and guest mentor Rohan Dasiki. Continue reading to … Continue reading Episode 5: double bassist Derek Wei and pianist Olivia Zhu

Episode 4 Guest Mentor: violinist Sarah Curro

Violinist Sarah Curro We are excited to welcome violinist Sarah Curro as guest mentor for Episode 4! Australian violinist Sarah Curro graduated in 1994 from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where she was the winner of the Conservatorium Medal for Excellence. After winning the Dorcas McLean Traveling Scholarship for Violinists in 1997, she studied and … Continue reading Episode 4 Guest Mentor: violinist Sarah Curro

Episode 4: violinist Angela Deng and pianist Vanessa Liang

L-R: Violinist Angela Deng and pianist Vanessa Liang. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman and Pat Kuang This week's episode will feature performances from violinist Angela Deng and pianist Vanessa Liang. Their programmes will feature works from composers including Tchaikovsky, De Falla, Bach, and Barber. Continue reading to learn more about Angela and Vanessa. Violinist Angela Deng … Continue reading Episode 4: violinist Angela Deng and pianist Vanessa Liang

Episode 3 Guest Mentor: soprano Suzanne Johnston

Soprano Suzanne Johnston We are excited to welcome soprano Suzanne Johnston as guest mentor for Episode 3! A uniquely versatile artist, Suzanne Johnston frequently appeared on opera, concert and recital stages throughout Australia, as well as in music theatre, cabaret and television. With the Victoria State Opera and Opera Australia (formerly The Australian Opera) she … Continue reading Episode 3 Guest Mentor: soprano Suzanne Johnston