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
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
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!
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
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
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
Pianist Yasmin RowePhoto credit Agatha Yim at Polyphonic Pictures With double piano performances on this week's episode of The Talent, we're doubling up with incredible piano mentors as Coady Green is joined by Yasmin Rowe! Yasmin Rowe attended the Royal Northern College of Music (Manchester, England) where she completed her BMus with first class honours, … Continue reading Episode 7 Guest Mentor: pianist Yasmin Rowe
L-R: Dean Sky-Lucas and Briana Leaman This week we are delighted to welcome not just one, but two guest mentors to the programme! Filling in for regular Coady Green is Season 2 2022 resident mentor - pianist, harpsichordist, and countertenor Dean Sky-Lucas. Sitting in the guest mentor chair, we welcome back oboist Briana Leaman who … Continue reading Episode 6 Guest Mentors: pianist, harpsichordist, and countertenor Dean Sky-Lucas and oboist Briana Leaman
Saxophonist Lachlan Davidson This week's guest mentor is saxophonist Lachlan Davidson! Taking up the Alto Saxophone aged 12, Lachlan went on to graduate with distinction from The Victorian College of the Arts in 1983. Performing solos five times with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, lead Alto sax with The Australian art Orchestra and the Daryl Mckenzie … Continue reading Episode 5 Guest Mentor: saxophonist Lachlan Davidson
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