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.

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Violinist Angela Deng

Angela is twelve years old, a current year 7 student at Strathcona Girls Grammar. Gaining inspiration from her sister who plays the cello, she has displayed a great passion for music since a young age. Angela commenced her violin studies at the age of five and has grown to love the instrument. She believes music is a powerful way to express a range of emotions and colours.

In 2022, Angela completed her AMEB Grade 8 Violin Exam with High Distinction and is currently preparing her AmusA this year under the guidance of her teacher Markiyan Melnychenko. She particularly enjoys romantic period music due to its expressive nature, inspiring her to paint her own storylines. Angela has been awarded multiple awards at local Eisteddfods and has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall following receiving a 2nd place prize of the American Protege piano and strings competition in her age group. She is an active member in the local music community and regularly performs at local MSV concerts and retirement homes.

Angela enjoys playing music in orchestral and chamber settings. She was a member in Melbourne Youth Chamber Strings and had the privilege of being the Concertmaster of Bishop Orchestra of State Music Camp in 2023. She enjoys playing as violinist in her school’s chamber group.

Aside from music, Angela is passionate about art. She loves drawing, painting and making clay models in her spare time. She also enjoys singing and theatre. Angela is looking forward to her Europe music tour with Cloud Youth Orchestra later this year, where she can receive valuable master classes and experience some exciting performance opportunities.

Angela will perform:

• Tchaikovsky: Serenade Melancolique Op. 26 
• Manuel de Falla: Danse Espagnole 

With associate artist Stewart Kelly

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Pianist Vanessa Liang

Vanessa, a 12-year-old pianist under the tutelage of Mr. Glenn Riddle, embarked on her musical journey at age 4 and achieved a remarkable milestone by performing at Carnegie Hall in New York for her inaugural international concert at the age of 7.
Vanessa has garnered numerous accolades, securing first prizes in both local and international competitions include the New York Golden Classical Music Award International Competition, International Music Competition London and Paris (“Grand Prize Virtuoso”), KJC Asia Pacific International Festival Piano Competition, as well as prestigious events such as Ringwood Eisteddfod, Monash Youth Music Festival, Eisteddfod by the Bay, Southeast Music Festival, Royal South Street Schimmel Pianoforte, and Bendigo Annual Eisteddfod.
Vanessa’s dedication to her craft led to her selection into the Melbourne Conservatory Young Artistic Academy for both piano ensemble and viola programs. Her musical prowess extends to performances with orchestras such as the Young Mannheim Symphonists, Cloud Concert Symphony Orchestra, Ambassadorial Youth Chamber Orchestra, and MGGS Senior Orchestra at prestigious venues like Hamer Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne Town Hall, Hawthorn Arts Centre, Melba Hall, Hanson Dyer Hall and Ian Roach Hall.
Actively participating in the Melbourne Girls Grammar School choir, Vanessa is also a founding member of Slentando Charity, regularly bringing her beloved music to the elderly people. Outside the realm of music, Vanessa finds joy in reading, watching anime, sailing, and playing badminton. Her multifaceted talents and passion for the arts make her a remarkable and well-rounded young lady.  

Vanessa will perform:

• J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue No.5 in D major, BWV 874
• Samuel Barber: Nocturne, Op. 33
• Alexander Scriabin: Etude in D-sharp minor, Op.8, No.12

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