Episode 9 Guest Mentor: saxophonist Ali Fyffe

Saxophonist Ali Fyffe A double saxophone episode would not be complete without an incredible saxophone mentor. Joining Heather and Tamara for Episode 9 is saxophonist Ali Fyffe. Ali Fyffe is a keen collaborator and traveller. As a member of the KHASM Saxophone Quartet, she toured Australia and performed with saxophonists in five states, as well … Continue reading Episode 9 Guest Mentor: saxophonist Ali Fyffe

Episode 9: saxophonists Daniel Cheung and Tom Lowe

L-R: saxophonists Daniel Cheung and Tom Lowe Photo credit: Daniel Spellman With only two heats episodes left for Season 1 2024, this week we have a double saxophone programme as we welcome Daniel Cheung and Tom Lowe. Daniel and Tom will play live to air before receiving feedback from mentors Tamara Smolyar and Ali Fyffe. … Continue reading Episode 9: saxophonists Daniel Cheung and Tom Lowe

Episode 8 Guest Mentor: violinist Rollin Zhao

Violinist Rollin ZhaoPhoto credit James Ho We're looking forward to welcoming back violinist Rollin Zhao as guest mentor for Episode 8. Rollin Zhao enjoys an extensive career as a performer and educator. A passionate ensemble musician, Rollin regularly plays with the Queensland, Sydney, and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) … Continue reading Episode 8 Guest Mentor: violinist Rollin Zhao

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 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