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

Episode 2 Guest Mentor: cellist Paul Zabrowarny

Cellist Paul Zabrowarny. On this week's episode, we welcome cellist Paul Zabrowarny as our guest mentor. Paul Zabrowarny performs frequently as a cellist with Inventi Ensemble and has appeared as a guest musician with Syzygy Ensemble, Quartz String Quartet and the Melbourne Chamber Players. As an orchestral musician, he regularly works with Orchestra Victoria and … Continue reading Episode 2 Guest Mentor: cellist Paul Zabrowarny

Episode 1 Guest Mentor: violinist Rollin Zhao

Violinist Rollin Zhao. Photo credit: James Ho. We are delighted to welcome violinist Rollin Zhao as our guest mentor for Episode 1. Rollin 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 1 Guest Mentor: violinist Rollin Zhao

Finale Episode: Jun Gardiner, Sophia Shaw, and Amanda Pang

We are delighted to announce our three finalists for Season 2 of 2022! Throughout the heat episodes, these three performers stood out to our mentors and they will perform again on Tuesday night before being placed into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize. We welcome to the programme guest mentor conductor Nicolette Fraillon who joins our … Continue reading Finale Episode: Jun Gardiner, Sophia Shaw, and Amanda Pang

Episode 10: percussionist Jasmine Lai and pianist Nicholas Feng

L-R: percussionist Jasmine Lai and pianist Nicholas Feng It's the final heat episode for Season 1 of The Talent 2022! Joining us tonight for Episode 10 is percussionist Jasmine Lai, who will be performing on the marimba, and pianist Nicholas Feng. You'll hear them perform live to air a wonderful programme with works including Carl … Continue reading Episode 10: percussionist Jasmine Lai and pianist Nicholas Feng

Episode 9: trumpeter Flynn Seward and trombonist Michael Lo

L-R: trumpeter Flynn Seward and trombonist Michael Lo We're coming towards the end of the heats for Season 1 of The Talent 2022! Episode 9 is an all-brass affair, with performances by trumpeter Flynn Seward and trombonist Michael Lo. You'll hear them perform live to air a wonderful programme with works including Arutiunian's Trumpet Concerto … Continue reading Episode 9: trumpeter Flynn Seward and trombonist Michael Lo

Episode 7: baritone Alexander Owens and pianist Serena Zhang

L-R: baritone Alexander Owens and pianist Serena Zhang This week on Episode 7 of The Talent 2022 Season 1, our featured performers are baritone Alexander Owens and pianist Serena Zhang. You'll hear them perform live to air a wonderful programme with works including Jacques Ibert's Chansons de Don Quichotte and Bach's Toccata in C minor, … Continue reading Episode 7: baritone Alexander Owens and pianist Serena Zhang