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
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Episode 2 Guest Mentor: cellist Molly Kadarauch
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
Episode 2: Cellist Mahalia Shelton and violinist Louise Turnbull
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
Episode 1 Guest Mentor: violinist Rob John
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
Introducing our regular mentor for Season 1: Pianist Tamara Smolyar
We are excited to welcome pianist Tamara Smolyar to the role of resident mentor on Season 1 of The Talent in 2024!
Episode 1: violinist Paige Wu and pianist Luke Zhang
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
New 20th/21st Century Prize Winner: Terence Liu
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
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
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
