Back from last week’s break, and with only two heats-episodes left of Season 2, we welcome violinist Clara Dinh and pianist Gabriella Li. Clara and Gabriella will play live to air before receiving feedback from mentors – Coady Green and Monica Curro. Continue reading to learn more about Clara and Gabriella

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Violinist Clara Dinh

Clara Dinh is a 16-year-old violinist attending Mentone Girls’ Grammar School. When she was 5, she was first exposed to music at Yamaha and learned her first instrument, the piano, with her mother. A year later, she watched her older sister practicing violin in the living room, and since then she was determined to learn violin as well. She began learning violin at the age of 6 under the tutelage of Ivana Tomaskova. She also undertook piano studies with Igor Machlak since 2020.

Since then, Clara has experienced several awards and musical experiences. She enjoyed participating in a few State Music Camps and MYM Summer Schools in her early years before the Covid pandemic. She won numerous awards in various Eisteddfods, such as SEAF, Waverley and Ringwood for piano and violin, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, and Honourable Mentions. In 2017, she was awarded 3rd prize in Category A for violin at the ENKOR International Competition. She was awarded High Distinction for her Certificate of Performance AMEB Exams for both violin and piano, and she obtained her Associate Diploma in Music (AMusA) for both piano and violin in 2022.

Clara enjoys listening to music, playing with her dog, and reading.

Clara will perform:

• R.Edwards: White Cockatoo Spirit Dance
• H.Wieniaski: Violin Concerto no. 2, mvt.

With associate artist Meilanny Chandra

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Pianist Gabriella Li

Young Melbournian pianist, Gabriella, believes a world without music is unimaginable. She started learning piano at the young age of 4, and now 12, music has been alongside her for the past 8 years. 

During her musical journey, Gabriella has gained much experience by participating in many concerts, competitions, and other musical events including the John Perry Academy of Music in Los Angeles, where she met many other young music-lovers like herself, and a self-hosted fundraising recital for her school. 

After 4 years of studying under the guidance of renowned pianist and piano teacher Dr. Elyane Laussade, Gabriella’s piano skills have undoubtedly improved; however, she aspires to continue improving, and to one day become a pianist who brings joy to her listeners’ lives.

Gabriella will perform:

• F.Chopin: Fantaisie Improptu Op. 66
• W.Schmidt: Caprice (world premiere)*
• S.Rachmaninoff: Elegie Op. 3, No. 1

* “The Caprice is a new piece by Melbourne composer William Schmidt who dedicated it to this program. I’m very fortunate to be given the opportunity to give its premier performance in public.“

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