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
Violinist Sarah Curro We are excited to welcome violinist Sarah Curro as guest mentor for Episode 4! Australian violinist Sarah Curro graduated in 1994 from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where she was the winner of the Conservatorium Medal for Excellence. After winning the Dorcas McLean Traveling Scholarship for Violinists in 1997, she studied and … Continue reading Episode 4 Guest Mentor: violinist Sarah Curro
L-R: Violinist Angela Deng and pianist Vanessa Liang. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman and Pat Kuang 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. Violinist Angela Deng … Continue reading Episode 4: violinist Angela Deng and pianist Vanessa Liang
Soprano Suzanne Johnston We are excited to welcome soprano Suzanne Johnston as guest mentor for Episode 3! A uniquely versatile artist, Suzanne Johnston frequently appeared on opera, concert and recital stages throughout Australia, as well as in music theatre, cabaret and television. With the Victoria State Opera and Opera Australia (formerly The Australian Opera) she … Continue reading Episode 3 Guest Mentor: soprano Suzanne Johnston
L-R: Soprano Neeharika Shyju and pianist Stefania Robu. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman Episode 3 will see resident mentor - Tamara Smolyar joined by guest mentor Suzanne Johnston as they hear performances from soprano Neeharika Shyju and pianist Stefania Robu. Neeharika and Stefania will perform programmes including works by Quilter, Brahms, Beethoven and Liszt. Continue reading … Continue reading Episode 3: soprano Neeharika Shyju and pianist Stefania Robu
Cellist Molly Kadarauch It is our pleasure to welcome back cellist Molly Kadarauch as guest mentor for Episode 2! Molly is one of Australia’s pre-eminent and versatile cellists and has concertized at leading venues all over the world as well as within Australia as a former member of the ACO, and as a chamber musician, … Continue reading Episode 2 Guest Mentor: cellist Molly Kadarauch
L-R: Cellist Mahalia Shelton and violinist Louise Turnbull. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman For our second episode of the season, we welcome cellist Mahalia Shelton and violinist Louise Turnbull to the studio. Mahalia and Louise will perform live to air programmes including works by Walton, Mountford, and Bach before receiving feedback from mentors Tamara Smolyar and … Continue reading Episode 2: Cellist Mahalia Shelton and violinist Louise Turnbull
Violinist Rob Jon Joining Heather and Tamara for Episode 1 is violinist Rob John. Over the course of a 47 year career Rob has been fortunate to have worked as an orchestral violinist, soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, conductor, composer, producer, orchestrator, arranger and orchestra contractor. He has been an orchestral leader for Melbourne Symphony … Continue reading Episode 1 Guest Mentor: violinist Rob John
We are excited to welcome pianist Tamara Smolyar to the role of resident mentor on Season 1 of The Talent in 2024!
L-R: Violinist Page Wu and pianist Luke Zhang. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman The Talent is back in 2024 and we are delighted to introduce the first two of twenty brilliant young performers who will be playing live on 3MBS during Season 1: violinist Paige Wu and pianist Luke Zhang. Paige and Luke will each perform … Continue reading Episode 1: violinist Paige Wu and pianist Luke Zhang
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