Episode 9 Guest Mentor: mezzo soprano Linda Barcan

Mezzo Soprano Linda Barcan Joining Kyla and Coady for Episode 9, we are delighted to welcome Linda Barcan to the studio. Lyric mezzo-soprano Linda Barcan has performed with numerous opera companies and orchestras in Australia, Europe and the USA. She specialises in 20th and 21st century vocal music, including opera, oratorio, chamber music and art song, and has appeared in productions of Christina’s World (Dorothy Hewitt/Ross Edwards), Abelard and Heloise (Paul Kavanagh/Ross Fiddes), Pecan Summer (Deborah … Continue reading Episode 9 Guest Mentor: mezzo soprano Linda Barcan

Composer feature guest mentor – Evan J Lawson

Evan J LawsonPhoto credit Ryley Clarke We can think of no better guest mentor for our Composer Feature Episode than Season 1 2023's regular mentor Evan J Lawson. Evan J Lawson (b.1989, he/they) is one of Australia’s leading queer artists, working at the forefront of contemporary culture as composer, writer, curator, and conductor, chiefly as … Continue reading Composer feature guest mentor – Evan J Lawson

Episode 8 Guest Mentor: guzhengist Mindy Meng Wang

Mindy Meng Wang We're looking forward to welcoming guzhengist and composer Mindy Mend Wang as guest mentor for Episode 8. Mindy Meng Wang a versatile Chinese/Australian Composer and world leading contemporary Guzheng Performing Artist. She is a pioneer to bring the Guzheng (ancient Chinese harp) into many western genres such as experimental, Jazz, western classical, … Continue reading Episode 8 Guest Mentor: guzhengist Mindy Meng Wang

Episode 5 Guest Mentor: cellist Rosanne Hunt

Cellist Rosanne Hunt We're very excited to be welcoming cellist Rosanne Hunt as guest mentor for Episode 5! Rosanne Hunt is a Melbourne-based cellist and cello teacher. She started her studies aged 6 with her mother, iconic Melbourne teacher Marianne Hunt, who taught, among others, Michael Dahlenburg (now of Australian String Quartet), Chris Howlett (Australian … Continue reading Episode 5 Guest Mentor: cellist Rosanne Hunt

Episode 3 Guest Mentors: pianist, harpsichordist, and countertenor Dean Sky-Lucas and tenor Peter Mander

L-R: Dean Sky-Lucas and Peter Mander With Coady away, this week we are delighted to welcome guest mentors Dean Sky Lucas and Peter Mander to the programme! Continue reading to learn more about Dean and Peter. Dean Sky-Lucas Outstanding collaborative accompanist on all keyboard instruments and singer, Dean Sky- Lucas has performed all over the world. … Continue reading Episode 3 Guest Mentors: pianist, harpsichordist, and countertenor Dean Sky-Lucas and tenor Peter Mander

Episode 1 Guest Mentor: trumpeter Louisa Trewartha

Trumpeter Louisa Trewartha Joining Kyla and Coady for Episode 1 is trumpeter Louisa Trewartha. Louisa Trewartha leads a diverse career as a composer, trumpet player, and educator. As an orchestral trumpet player Louisa has performed with the Melbourne, Tasmanian and Sydney Symphony Orchestras, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, and since 2009 has played in over 40 operas, … Continue reading Episode 1 Guest Mentor: trumpeter Louisa Trewartha

Episode 10 Guest Mentors: pianist Vanessa Sharman and cellist Paul Zabrowarny

L-R: Vanessa Sharman and Paul Zabrowarny It's out last heats episode of Season 1 and we have two brilliant guest mentors in pianist (and former Season Mentor) Vanessa Sharman and cellist Paul Zabrowarny. Vanessa and Paul will give comments and advice to out two performers. Continue reading to learn more. Vanessa Sharman Vanessa is passionate … Continue reading Episode 10 Guest Mentors: pianist Vanessa Sharman and cellist Paul Zabrowarny