For the first time, The Talent is pleased to have partnered with Forest Collective to present a special award for an outstanding performance of a 20th/21st Century Work.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FINALISTS OF SEASON 2, 2023
Finale Episode Guest Mentor: Benjamin Northey
Benjamin Northey. After a season of first-rate mentorship from some of the best professional musicians in Melbourne, and led by the brilliant Coady Green, we are beyond excited to welcome special guest mentor, conductor Benjamin Northey as guest mentor for our Finale Episode! Australian conductor Benjamin Northey is the Chief Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony … Continue reading Finale Episode Guest Mentor: Benjamin Northey
Season 2 Finalist Announcement
Finalists of The Talent Season 2 2023 (L-R: Haoqing Leo Liu, Ayana Fridkin, and Aaron Su)Photo credit: Daniel Spellman We are delighted to announce that our finalists for Season 2 of 2023 are pianists Haoqing Leo Liu, Ayana Fridkin, and Aaron Su! The three finalists will perform again during our finale episode on Tuesday 24th … Continue reading Season 2 Finalist Announcement
Season 2 Highlights Episode
With our Season 2 Finale Episode coming up on Tuesday 24th of October, this week Heather Fletcher and Coady Green look back at the last ten heats episodes with some of the mentors' favourite performances of the season. Tune in to 3MBS from 7pm to hear season highlights and the announcement of our finalists! Season … Continue reading Season 2 Highlights Episode
Episode 10 Guest Mentor: cellist David Berlin
Cellist David Berlin As we approach the end of Season 2 2023, regular mentor Coady Green is joined by guest mentor cellist David Berlin. David studied cello with Lois Simpson at the Sydney Conservatorium and with Channing Robbins at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. For over 30 years David has been at … Continue reading Episode 10 Guest Mentor: cellist David Berlin
Episode 10: cellist Yu-Hui Emily Yang and pianist Mia Gu
L-R: cellist Yu-Hui Emily Yang and pianist Mia GuPhoto credit: Daniel Spellman We have made it to the tenth and final heats episode of the season with performances this week by cellist Yu-Hui Emily Yang and pianist Mia Gu. We welcome guest mentor - cellist David Berlin who will offer comments to our young performers … Continue reading Episode 10: cellist Yu-Hui Emily Yang and pianist Mia Gu
Episode 9: violinist Clara Dinh and pianist Gabriella Li
L-R: violinist Clara Dinh and pianist Gabriella Li. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman 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 … Continue reading Episode 9: violinist Clara Dinh and pianist Gabriella Li
Episode 8 Guest Mentors: pianists Julia Hastings and Leigh Harrold
L-R: Julia Hastings and Leigh Harrold With Coady away, we're beyond delighted to welcome back previous resident mentors - pianists Julia Hastings and Leigh Harrold. Continue reading to learn more about Julia and Leigh. Julia Hastings Julia Hastings is a Melbourne-based pianist who defies stereotypes by being equally at home on stage as an actor. … Continue reading Episode 8 Guest Mentors: pianists Julia Hastings and Leigh Harrold
Episode 8: pianist Aaron Su and Samuel Lee
L-R: pianist Aaron Su and Samuel Lee. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman In our final double-piano episode for the season, Episode 8 will feature pianists Aaron Su and Samuel Lee who will play programmes including works by Mozart, Glinka, Bartók, Brahms, and Shamo. While Coady Green is away, we welcome back two previous regular mentors: Julia … Continue reading Episode 8: pianist Aaron Su and Samuel Lee
