Finalists of The Talent Season 2 2024 (L-R: Bailey Montgomerie, Isaac Wong, Jacob Wang)Photo credit: Daniel Spellman Congratulations to baritone Bailey Montgomerie, oboist Isaac Wong, and pianist Jacob Wang who are our finalists for Season 2 of 2024! The three finalists will perform again during our finale episode on Tuesday 22nd of October before being … Continue reading Season 2 Finale Episode
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
L-R: mezzo soprano Isabella Hincksman and pianist Melissa Gu Photo credit: Daniel Spellman With only two heats episodes left for Season 2 2024, this week we welcome mezzo soprano Isabella Hincksman and pianist Melissa Gu. Isabella and Melissa will perform live to air before receiving feedback from mentors Coady Green and Linda Barcan. Continue reading … Continue reading Episode 9: Mezzo soprano Isabella Hincksman and pianist Melissa Gu
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
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
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
Baritone Michael Lampard We're excited to have baritone Michael Lampard back as guest mentor for Episode 8! Baritone Michael Lampard received a Master of Music degree from the University of Tasmania before relocating to Melbourne in 2013. An Opera Australia principal artist he made his company debut in La Boheme at the Sydney Opera House … Continue reading Episode 8 Guest Mentor: Baritone Michael Lampard
L-R: baritone Daniel Felton and pianist Jay Brendan Del Rosario. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman With three remaining heats episodes left this season, Episode 8 will feature performances from baritone Daniel Felton and pianist Jay Brendan Del Rosario. Daniel and Jay will present programmes featuring the works of Mahler, Mozart, Uehara, Rachmaninoff, and more before receiving … Continue reading Episode 8: Baritone Daniel Felton and pianist Jay Brendan Del Rosario
L-R: Dean Sky-Lucas and Melissa Doecke This week we are delighted to welcome not just one, but two guest mentors to the programme! Filling in for regular Evan Lawson while he is on holiday is Season 2 2022 resident mentor - pianist, harpsichordist, and countertenor Dean Sky-Lucas. Sitting in the guest mentor chair, we welcome … Continue reading Episode 7 Guest Mentors: pianist, harpsichordist, and countertenor Dean Sky-Lucas and flautist Melissa Doecke
L-R: pianist Ben Fu and mezzo-soprano Hannah Kostros. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman We're approaching the half-way mark for this season of The Talent! Tonight, performances from mezzo-soprano Hannah Kostros and pianist Ben Fu with programmes featuring Schumann, Liszt, and Stravinsky. Continue reading to learn more about Hannah and Ben. Mezzo-soprano Hannah Kostros Mezzo-soprano Hannah KostrosPhoto … Continue reading Episode 5: mezzo-soprano Hannah Kostros and pianist Ben Fu
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