Brett Kelly. Joining season regular Evan J Lawson on the panel for Tuesday night's Finale Episode will be conductor and trombonist Brett Kelly. Brett Kelly studied at the Newcastle campus of the NEW SOUTH WALES CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC and held positions as Principal Trombone in the AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA, the ELIZABETH TRUST ORCHESTRA, and with the MELBOURNE SYMPHONY until 2019. He … Continue reading Finale Episode Guest Mentor: Brett Kelly
We are delighted to announce that our finalists for Season 1 of 2023 are flautist Issie Brown, baritone Daniel Felton, and pianist Catherine Zhu! The three finalists will perform again during our finale episode on Tuesday 30th of May before being placed into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize by resident mentor Evan J Lawson and … Continue reading Finalist announcement
Oboist Briana Leaman This week, we welcome oboist Briana Leaman as guest mentor for Episode 9. American-Australian oboist Briana Leaman has performed and taught throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. In addition to her work as a freelance oboist with groups including Orchestra Victoria and Victorian Opera, Briana is an avid soloist and chamber … Continue reading Episode 9 Guest Mentor: 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: 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
We are pleased to announce that auditions for the second season of The Talent in 2023 are now open! 3MBS Melbourne's live-to-air performance opportunity for emerging musicians will return in August 2023 to showcase 20 of Australia's most talented young artists, but first we need to find them! Applications for live and prerecorded auditions open … Continue reading Applications open for Season 2 of The Talent 2023!
Violinist Ivana Tomášková This week we welcome violinist Ivana Tomášková as guest mentor for Episode 6. Born in Czechoslovakia Ivana is a graduate of the Conservatorium in Brno and the Tchaikovsky Conservatorium in Moscow. In 1992 she completed her Master of Music at the Prague Music Academy. With a wide repertoire as a soloist and as member of several chamber music ensembles, she has … Continue reading Episode 6 Guest Mentor: violinist Ivana Tomášková
Cellist Molly Kadarauch This week's guest mentor is cellist Molly Kadarauch! 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, soloist, and symphony orchestral player. In 2010 she … Continue reading Episode 5 Guest Mentor: cellist Molly Kadarauch
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
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
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