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

Episode 7: flautist Issie Brown and pianist Thea Lukito

L-R: flautist Issie Brown and pianist Thea Lukito After a break last week, The Talent returns to its regular programming on Tuesday night. Heather Fletcher will be joined by mentors - flautist Melissa Doecke and 2022 favourite Dean Sky Lucas, to hear performances from emerging flautist Issie Brown and pianist Thea Lukito. Issie and Thea … Continue reading Episode 7: flautist Issie Brown and pianist Thea Lukito

Episode 6 Guest Mentor: violinist Ivana Tomášková

Violinist Ivana Tomášková This week we welcome violinist Ivana Tomášková as guest mentor for Episode 6. Born in Czechoslovakia Ivana  is a graduate of the Conservatorium in Brno and the Tchaikovsky Conservatorium in Moscow. In 1992 she completed her Master of Music at the Prague Music Academy. With a wide repertoire as a soloist and as member of several chamber music ensembles, she has … Continue reading Episode 6 Guest Mentor: violinist Ivana Tomášková

Episode 6: violinist Chloe Shieh and Meraki Duo

L-R: violinist Chloe Shieh and Meraki Duo. For our sixth episode we're delighted to welcome violinist Chloe Shieh and, pianists Lesley Yim & Winnie Kuo of Meraki Duo. They will perform programmes featuring the music of J.S.Bach, Schubert, Smetana, and Prokofiev before receiving on-air feedback from mentors Evan J Lawson and Ivana Tomaskova. Continue reading … Continue reading Episode 6: violinist Chloe Shieh and Meraki Duo

Episode 5: cellist Zachary Shieh and pianist Samuel Lee

L-R: cellist Zachary Shieh and pianist Samuel Lee. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman This week's episode marks the halfway point for our heats episodes this season. Heather and Evan will be joined by guest mentor - cellist Molly Kadarauch, to hear performances from cellist Zachary Shieh and pianist Samuel Lee. Continue reading to learn more about … Continue reading Episode 5: cellist Zachary Shieh and pianist Samuel Lee

Episode 4: boy soprano Anderson Mokyiu and pianist Warren Kusuma

L-R: Boy soprano Anderson Mokyiu and pianist Warren Kusuma. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman This week's episode will feature performances from boy soprano Anderson Mokyiu and pianist Warren Kusuma. Their programmes will feature works from composers including Mozart and Mahler, Beethoven and Kats-Chernin. Continue reading to learn more about Anderson and Warren. Boy soprano Anderson Mokyiu … Continue reading Episode 4: boy soprano Anderson Mokyiu and pianist Warren Kusuma

Episode 3 Guest Mentor: harpist Marshall McGuire

Harpist Marshall McGuire. We are excited to welcome harpist and programmer Marshall McGuire as guest mentor for Episode 3! Marshall McGuire is one of Australia’s leading performers, with a special interest in baroque and contemporary music. In 2021, the album ‘Bower’ recorded with Genevieve Lacey, was awarded the ARIA Award for Best Classical Album.  He’s … Continue reading Episode 3 Guest Mentor: harpist Marshall McGuire