Episode 4 Guest Mentor: violinist Sarah Curro

Violinist Sarah Curro We are excited to welcome violinist Sarah Curro as guest mentor for Episode 4! Australian violinist Sarah Curro graduated in 1994 from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where she was the winner of the Conservatorium Medal for Excellence. After winning the Dorcas McLean Traveling Scholarship for Violinists in 1997, she studied and … Continue reading Episode 4 Guest Mentor: violinist Sarah Curro

Episode 4: violinist Angela Deng and pianist Vanessa Liang

L-R: Violinist Angela Deng and pianist Vanessa Liang. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman and Pat Kuang This week's episode will feature performances from violinist Angela Deng and pianist Vanessa Liang. Their programmes will feature works from composers including Tchaikovsky, De Falla, Bach, and Barber. Continue reading to learn more about Angela and Vanessa. Violinist Angela Deng … Continue reading Episode 4: violinist Angela Deng and pianist Vanessa Liang

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

Episode 9: violinist Clara Dinh and pianist Gabriella Li

L-R: violinist Clara Dinh and pianist Gabriella Li. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman Back from last week's break, and with only two heats-episodes left of Season 2, we welcome violinist Clara Dinh and pianist Gabriella Li. Clara and Gabriella will play live to air before receiving feedback from mentors - Coady Green and Monica Curro. Continue … Continue reading Episode 9: violinist Clara Dinh and pianist Gabriella Li

Episode 2 & 9 Guest Mentor: violinist Monica Curro

Violinist Monica Curro Our violin expert this season is the delightful Monica Curro who will mentor alongside Coady Green for Episodes 2 and 9. Monica has been Assistant Principal 2nd Violin of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra since 1998, and was previously a core member of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. She graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree from … Continue reading Episode 2 & 9 Guest Mentor: violinist Monica Curro

Episode 2: Violinist Emma Li and pianist Jack Brunialti-Sykes

L-R: Violinist Emma Li and Pianist Jack Brunialti-Sykes. Photo credit: Daniel Spellman For our second episode of the season, we welcome violinist Emma Li and pianist Jack Brunialti-Sykes to the studio. Emma and Jack will perform live to air programmes including Bach, Elgar, Rachmaninov, and Parker before receiving feedback from mentors Coady Green and Monica … Continue reading Episode 2: Violinist Emma Li and pianist Jack Brunialti-Sykes

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