Episode 10: pianist Thong Nguyen Tri Truong and violinist Angela Deng

L-R: pianist Thong Nguyen Tri Truong and violinist Angela DengPhoto credit: Daniel Spellman We have made it to the tenth and final heats episode of the season! Tune in one hour later than usual at 8pm on Tuesday 16th May to hear performances by pianist Thong Nguyen Tri Truong and violinist Angela Deng. We welcome … Continue reading Episode 10: pianist Thong Nguyen Tri Truong and violinist Angela Deng

Episode 7: flautist Issie Brown and pianist Thea Lukito

L-R: flautist Issie Brown and pianist Thea Lukito After a break last week, The Talent returns to its regular programming on Tuesday night. Heather Fletcher will be joined by mentors - flautist Melissa Doecke and 2022 favourite Dean Sky Lucas, to hear performances from emerging flautist Issie Brown and pianist Thea Lukito. Issie and Thea … Continue reading Episode 7: flautist Issie Brown and pianist Thea Lukito

Episode 6 Guest Mentor: violinist Ivana Tomášková

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

Episode 6: violinist Chloe Shieh and Meraki Duo

L-R: violinist Chloe Shieh and Meraki Duo. For our sixth episode we're delighted to welcome violinist Chloe Shieh and, pianists Lesley Yim & Winnie Kuo of Meraki Duo. They will perform programmes featuring the music of J.S.Bach, Schubert, Smetana, and Prokofiev before receiving on-air feedback from mentors Evan J Lawson and Ivana Tomaskova. Continue reading … Continue reading Episode 6: violinist Chloe Shieh and Meraki Duo

Episode 1 Guest Mentor: violinist Rollin Zhao

Violinist Rollin Zhao. Photo credit: James Ho. We are delighted to welcome violinist Rollin Zhao as our guest mentor for Episode 1. Rollin enjoys an extensive career as a performer and educator. A passionate ensemble musician, Rollin regularly plays with the Queensland, Sydney, and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) … Continue reading Episode 1 Guest Mentor: violinist Rollin Zhao

Episode 1: violinist Alicia Choo and pianist Chris Wang

L-R: Violinist Alicia Choo & pianist Chris Wang. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman The Talent is back in 2023! 3MBS is delighted to present live-to-air performances from twenty of Melbourne's most exciting young classical musicians with a line up that includes piano, strings, woodwinds, and voice. Host Heather Fletcher and season mentor Evan J Lawson will … Continue reading Episode 1: violinist Alicia Choo and pianist Chris Wang

Watch The Talent Season 2 Finale Episode

Congratulations to finalists Jun Gardiner, Sophia Shaw, and Amanda Pang who performed on the Finale Episode of The Talent Season 2 2022 on Tuesday night. Mentors, Dean Sky-Lucas and Nicolette Fraillon were impressed by all performers on the night, awarding first place to cellist Jun Gardiner, and unable to separate violinist Sophia Shaw and pianist … Continue reading Watch The Talent Season 2 Finale Episode

Episode 8: violinist Felicia La’Forgue and Amanda Pang

L-R: pianist Amanda Pang and violinist Felicia La'Forgue. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman Episode 8 of The Talent will feature performances from violinist Felicia La'Forgue and pianist Amanda Pang. Felicia and Amanda will play for mentors Dean Sky-Lucas and Monica Curro, presenting programmes that include the music of Szymanoski and Scriabin. As we get closer to … Continue reading Episode 8: violinist Felicia La’Forgue and Amanda Pang

Episode 7: violinists Scot Fan and Sophia Shaw

L-R: violinists Scot Fan and Sophia Shaw. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman If you enjoyed our first violin performance of the season last week, you're in for a treat tomorrow night when The Talent presents a double-violin episode! Our seventh episode of the season will feature performances from violinists Scot Fan and Sophia Shaw. They will … Continue reading Episode 7: violinists Scot Fan and Sophia Shaw

Episode 6: violinist Louise Turnbull and pianist Angela Yin

L-R: violinist Louise Turnbull and pianist Angela Yin. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman We're already halfway through Season 2! For our sixth episode we're delighted to welcome violinist Louise Turnbull (second place-winner of Season 1) and pianist Angela Yin. They will perform programmes featuring the music of Sibelius, Keith Humble, and J.S.Bach before receiving on-air feedback … Continue reading Episode 6: violinist Louise Turnbull and pianist Angela Yin