Congratulations to finalists Issie Brown, Daniel Felton, and Catherine Zhu who performed on the Finale Episode of The Talent Season 1 2023 on Tuesday night. Mentors, Evan J Lawson and Brett Kelly award first place to Catherine, with Daniel and Issie taking second and third places respectively.
Finale Episode Guest Mentor: Brett Kelly
Brett Kelly. Joining season regular Evan J Lawson on the panel for Tuesday night's Finale Episode will be conductor and trombonist Brett Kelly. Brett Kelly studied at the Newcastle campus of the NEW SOUTH WALES CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC and held positions as Principal Trombone in the AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA, the ELIZABETH TRUST ORCHESTRA, and with the MELBOURNE SYMPHONY until 2019. He … Continue reading Finale Episode Guest Mentor: Brett Kelly
Finalist announcement
We are delighted to announce that our finalists for Season 1 of 2023 are flautist Issie Brown, baritone Daniel Felton, and pianist Catherine Zhu! The three finalists will perform again during our finale episode on Tuesday 30th of May before being placed into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize by resident mentor Evan J Lawson and … Continue reading Finalist announcement
Episode 10: pianist Thong Nguyen Tri Truong and violinist Angela Deng
L-R: pianist Thong Nguyen Tri Truong and violinist Angela DengPhoto credit: Daniel Spellman We have made it to the tenth and final heats episode of the season! Tune in one hour later than usual at 8pm on Tuesday 16th May to hear performances by pianist Thong Nguyen Tri Truong and violinist Angela Deng. We welcome … Continue reading Episode 10: pianist Thong Nguyen Tri Truong and violinist Angela Deng
Episode 9 Guest Mentor: Oboist Briana Leaman
Oboist Briana Leaman This week, we welcome oboist Briana Leaman as guest mentor for Episode 9. American-Australian oboist Briana Leaman has performed and taught throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. In addition to her work as a freelance oboist with groups including Orchestra Victoria and Victorian Opera, Briana is an avid soloist and chamber … Continue reading Episode 9 Guest Mentor: Oboist Briana Leaman
Episode 9: oboist Angela Yin and pianist Catherine Zhu
L-R: oboist Angela Yin and pianist Catherine Zhu. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman With only two heats-episodes left of Season 1, we welcome oboist Angela Yin and pianist Catherine Zhu to the studio. Angela and Catherine will play live to air before receiving feedback from mentors - composer/conductor Evan Lawson and oboist Briana Leaman. Continue reading … Continue reading Episode 9: oboist Angela Yin and pianist Catherine Zhu
Episode 8 Guest Mentor: Baritone Michael Lampard
Baritone Michael Lampard We're excited to have baritone Michael Lampard back as guest mentor for Episode 8! Baritone Michael Lampard received a Master of Music degree from the University of Tasmania before relocating to Melbourne in 2013. An Opera Australia principal artist he made his company debut in La Boheme at the Sydney Opera House … Continue reading Episode 8 Guest Mentor: Baritone Michael Lampard
Episode 8: Baritone Daniel Felton and pianist Jay Brendan Del Rosario
L-R: baritone Daniel Felton and pianist Jay Brendan Del Rosario. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman With three remaining heats episodes left this season, Episode 8 will feature performances from baritone Daniel Felton and pianist Jay Brendan Del Rosario. Daniel and Jay will present programmes featuring the works of Mahler, Mozart, Uehara, Rachmaninoff, and more before receiving … Continue reading Episode 8: Baritone Daniel Felton and pianist Jay Brendan Del Rosario
Episode 7 Guest Mentors: pianist, harpsichordist, and countertenor Dean Sky-Lucas and flautist Melissa Doecke
L-R: Dean Sky-Lucas and Melissa Doecke This week we are delighted to welcome not just one, but two guest mentors to the programme! Filling in for regular Evan Lawson while he is on holiday is Season 2 2022 resident mentor - pianist, harpsichordist, and countertenor Dean Sky-Lucas. Sitting in the guest mentor chair, we welcome … Continue reading Episode 7 Guest Mentors: pianist, harpsichordist, and countertenor Dean Sky-Lucas and flautist Melissa Doecke
Applications open for Season 2 of The Talent 2023!
We are pleased to announce that auditions for the second season of The Talent in 2023 are now open! 3MBS Melbourne's live-to-air performance opportunity for emerging musicians will return in August 2023 to showcase 20 of Australia's most talented young artists, but first we need to find them! Applications for live and prerecorded auditions open … Continue reading Applications open for Season 2 of The Talent 2023!