The Talent

On our final heat episode of the season, percussionist Jasmine Lai and pianist Nicholas Feng performed a programme ranging from Carl Vine and Eric Sammut, to Bach and Haydn and including the premier of a new piece by Jasmine Lai. Percussionist and composer Peter Neville was our guest mentor, with Julia Hastings and Heather Fletcher rounding out the panel as regular mental and host.Nicholas performed:-J.Haydn: Variations in F minor Hob XVII:6-C.Vine: Five Bagatelles no.5 "Threnody"Jasmine Performed:-J.S.Bach: Prelude from Cello Suite no.5-J.Lai: Cityscape-E.Sammut: Libertango--Host: Heather FletcherRegular Mentor: Julia HastingsProducer: Jem SherwillSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Kiran McCooey, Kirsty Norvilas, Greg MathesonPodcast Producer: Jem SherwillThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Episode 9 was an all-brass affair, with performances by trumpeter Flynn Seward and trombonist Michael Lo. Their pieces included Arutiunian's Trumpet Concerto and Piazzolla's Ave Maria. Brett Kelly was our guest mentor alongside season regular Julia Hastings and host Heather Fletcher.Flynn performed:-Arutiunian: Trumpet ConcertoMichael Performed:-Bizet (arr. Robert Elkjer): Carmen Fantasy: I. Prelude-Franz Strauss: Nocturno Op. 7-Piazzolla: Ave Maria--Host: Heather FletcherRegular Mentor: Julia HastingsProducer: Jem SherwillSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Kiran McCooey, Kirsty Norvilas, Greg MathesonPodcast Producer: Jem SherwillThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Our 8th episode of Season 1 featured emerging musicians, cellist Lieun Park and pianist Leo Nguyen. They performed programmes that included Casado, Brahms, and Ravel. Heather Fletcher hosted and our season mentor Julia Hastings was joined by guest mentor Josephine Vains.Lieun performed:-Paganini: Variations on one string on a theme by Rossini-Cassado: Solo Suite mvt. 3Leo performed:-Brahms: Piano Sonata no.3 mvt.5-Ravel Alborada del Gracioso--Host: Heather FletcherRegular Mentor: Julia HastingsProducer: Jem Sherwill & Jess Carrascalao HeardSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Kiran McCooey, Kirsty Norvilas, Greg MathesonPodcast Producer: Jem SherwillThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Our featured performers for Episode 7 were baritone Alexander Owens and pianist Serena Zhang. They performed works including Jacques Ibert's Chansons de Don Quichotte and Bach's Toccata in C minor. Baritone Michael Lampard was our guest mentor alongside our regular panel, season mentor Julia Hastings and host Heather Fletcher.Alexander performed:- Jacques Ibert: Chansons de Don QuichotteChanson du departChanson a DulcinéeChanson du DucChanson de la mort-Peggy Glanville Hicks: Come SleepSerena performed:-Bach: Toccata in C minor-Morel: Étude de Sonorité--Host: Heather FletcherRegular Mentor: Julia HastingsProducer: Jem SherwillSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Kiran McCooey, Kirsty Norvilas, Greg MathesonPodcast Producer: Jem SherwillThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

For this double-piano special on our sixth episode of Season 1, Ayana Fridkin and Anna Gao performed wonderful programme including Brahms, Poulenc and, Chopin. Host Heather Fletcher and season regular mentor Julia Hastings were joined by Executive Director of Melbourne Chamber Orchestra Richard Jackson.Ayana performed:- J.S.Bach: Toccata in E minor, BWV 914-Johannes Brahms: Intermezzo in B flat minor, Op. 117 No. 2-Francis Poulenc: Toccata, No.2 from Trois Pièces, FP. 48Anna performed:- Mozart: Mvt. 1 & 2 from Sonata in C minor, k. 457-Chopin: Étude Op. 25, no. 4--Host: Heather FletcherRegular Mentor: Julia HastingsProducer: Jem SherwillSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Kiran McCooey, Kirsty Norvilas, Greg MathesonPodcast Producer: Jem SherwillThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

We're halfway through the season already! Episode 5 of The Talent featured just one performer, pianist Lesley Yim, with one mentor, pianist Julia Hastings. After Lesley's live-to-air performance of pieces by Liszt, we listened back to highlights from last year's finals episode, with the prizewinning performances of pianists Brian Luo, Ray Liang and Hannah Shin. Our host this week was, as always, the wonderful Heather Fletcher.Lesley performed:- Liszt: Petrarch Sonnet 123- Schumann/Liszt: WidmungHighlights performances:- Beethoven: Mvt 1 from Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat Major (Hammerklavier), performed by pianist Hannah Shin- Ravel: Mvt 3 from Gaspard de la Nuit, performed by pianist Brian Luo- Kapustin: Etude Op. 40 No. 3 ("Toccatina"), performed by pianist Ray Liang.--Host: Heather FletcherRegular Mentor: Julia HastingsProducer: Jem Sherwill, with assistance from Jess Carrascalao HeardSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Kiran McCooey, Kirsty NorvilasPodcast Producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Another all-string performance for Episode 4 of The Talent! Our first performer this week was violist Hiu Sin Hillary Cheng, who performed works by Max Reger and Vieuxtemps. Following Hillary was cellist and composer Ceridwen McCooey, who performed some of her own works. They performed to guest mentor, violist Wenhong Luo; regular mentor, pianist Julia Hastings; and the host of The Talent, Heather Fletcher.Hiu Sin Hillary Cheng performed:- Max Reger: Suite for Viola Solo No.1 in G minor, Op. 131d: I. Molto Sostenuto- Henri Vieuxtemps: Elegie for viola and piano Op. 30Ceridwen McCooey performed:- Ceridwen McCooey: Conference of the Birds, Mvt 3 ("The Parrot"), Mvt 5 ("The Partridge), Mvt ("The Sea Heron")- Ceridwen McCooey: I Have Outlived the Night--Host: Heather FletcherRegular Mentor: Julia HastingsGuest Mentor: Wenhong LuoProducer: Jess Carrascalao Heard, with assistance from Adrian McIneirySound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Greg Matheson, Keiran McCooey, Kirsty NorvilasPodcast Producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Episode 3 of Season 1 of The Talent 2022 is here! Our performers this episode were flautist Issie Brown and pianist Nicholas Khong. Regular mentor Julia Hastings was away during this week, but keeping the seat warm was pianist Dr Kenji Fujimura, along with flautist Melissa Doeke.Issie performed:- Malcolm Arnold: Fantasy for Flute- Ross Edwards: Nura (Mvt 2 and 3)Nicholas performed:- J.S. Bach: Prelude & Fugue in D Major BWV874- Fazil Say: Summertime Variations--Host: Heather FletcherGuest Mentor: Dr Kenji FujimuraGuest Mentor: Melissa DoekeProducer: Jess Carrascalao HeardSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Greg Matheson, Keiran McCooey, Kirsty NorvilasPodcast Producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Episode 2 of The Talent is here! In this episode, listen to this week's performers Jamie Miles and pianist Karl Chiu perform a fantastic, wide-ranging programme, from Bach to Liszt, Tchaikovsky to Frank Bridge!Jamie performed:- J.S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor BWV 1011 (Prelude)- Brahms: Viola Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major Op. 120 (Mvt 2)- Frank Bridge: Allegro appassionato, H. 82Karl performed:- Liszt: Un Sospiro- Tchaikovsky: “May” from The Seasons--Host: Heather FletcherRegular Mentor: Julia HastingsGuest Mentor: Wenhong LuoProducer: Jess Carrascalao HeardSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Kiran McCooey, Kirsty NorvilasPodcast Producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

The Talent is back! For our first episode, we were treated to two live-to-air performances by cellist Isaac Lee and violinist Louise Turnbull. This episode, we also welcomed the show's new host Heather Fletcher, regular mentor Julia Hastings and guest mentor Sarah Curro.Isaac performed:- Andrew Lloyd Webber: Variations- Tan Dun: Eternal Vow- Matthew Hindson: Jungle FeverLouise performed:- Tchaikovsky: Meditation Op. 42- Szymanowski: Nocturne and Tarantella--Host: Heather FletcherRegular Mentor: Julia HastingsGuest Mentor: Sarah CurroProducer: Jess Carrascalao HeardSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Kiran McCooey, Kirsty NorvilasPodcast Producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation

It's our final interview special delving into what it's like to be a young performer in today's competitive world! In this episode, The Talent host Teddy Darling chats with pianist Karl Chiu and violist Jamie Miles. They discussed experience at competitions, the valuable experience ensemble playing gives, the musicians they look up to, and more.Each of our performers has chosen a piece of music that inspires them. You can find a Spotify playlist of their inspiration pieces here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6W9CHCylShvba23catIv1T?si=2a950934ff394e70Host: Teddy DarlingGuests: Karl Chiu, Jamie MilesPodcast production: Teddy Darling and Jess Carrascalao HeardExecutive Producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

It's our second interview special delving into what it's like to be a young performer in today's competitive world. This week, The Talent host Teddy Darling (remotely) sat down for a chat with cellist & Composer Ceridwen McCooey, flautist Matthew Mulherin and soprano Harmony Lee. They discussed experience at competitions, the valuable experience ensemble playing gives, what motivates them and how they became interested in their instruments.Each of our performers has chosen a piece of music that inspires them. You can find a Spotify playlist of their inspiration pieces here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qD9fpGvDVqJAhzqcltvsz?si=4c44080d679f43f4Host: Teddy DarlingGuests: Ceridwen McCooey, Matthew Mulherin, Harmony LeePodcast production: Teddy Darling and Jess Carrascalao HeardExecutive Producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Missing The Talent? Well, we've been missing you, too, and most of all, we've missed showcasing our emerging performers!With the pandemic leading to the postponement of Season 2, we wanted to touch base with our performers, and find out what it means to be a young performer today. What are the highlights? What are the struggles? What do they see ahead in their careers? What motivates them? Over the next three weeks, you'll hear several of our young performers chat about these questions and more with our host Teddy Darling.This week's episode features:- Violist Hillary Cheng- Cellist Isaac Lee- Pianist, composer and marimba player Jasmine LaiEach of our performers has chosen a piece of music that inspires them. You can find a Spotify playlist of their inspiration pieces here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4w50dkBk0L8nclfvL4RZ9M?si=52ec704853bc4167 - Hillary's inspiration: Mvt 1, Violin Concerto in C Minor Op. 25, by York Bowen- Isaac's inspiration: The Moldau, by Smetana- Jasmine's inspiration: Goldberg Variations by J.S. BachHost: Teddy DarlingGuests: Hillary Cheng, Isaac Lee, Jasmine LaiPodcast production: Jess Carrascalao Heard and Teddy DarlingExecutive Producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

The Talent is back for another season! In Episode 1, cellist Isaac Lee and pianist Nicholas Khong performed a wonderful array of pieces that saw us go from Hindson to Shostakovich, and from Sculthorp to Messiaen! Host Teddy Darling returns for another season and tonight was joined by two wonderful guest mentors, pianist Julia Hastings and cellist Zoe Knighton, who provided feedback for our performers tonight.Isaac Lee (with associate artist Stewart Kelly) performed:- Hindson: Jungle Fever- Fauré: Apres un Reve- Shostakovich: Mvt 2, Sonata for Piano & CelloNicholas Khong performed:- Sculthorpe: Mountains- Messiaen: "I sleep, but my heart keeps awake" - Reflections of the Infant Christ, No. 19---The Talent credits:Host: Teddy DarlingGuest Mentor: Zoe KnightonGuest Mentor: Julia HastingsProducer: Jess Carrascalao HeardSound Engineer: Kieren McCoeyPodcast producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible by the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

It's the Season 1 Grand Final, and it's an all-piano affair! Join host Teddy Darling with season mentor, pianist Dr Kenji Fujimura, and special guest mentor, conductor Richard Davis, as they listen to our three finalists play one last time and battle it out for first, second and third prize. Hear pianists Hannah Shin, Ray Liang and Brian Luo perform works by Ravel, Rachmaninov, Beethoven and Kapustin. Who will win?Hannah performed:- Beethoven: Mvt 1, Piano Sonata No. 29, Op. 106 (“Hammerkalvier”) Ray performed:- Rachmaninov: Mvt 2: Non Allegro, Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 36- Kapustin: Etude Op. 40, No. 3 “Toccata” Brian performed:- Ravel: Mvt 3 “Scarbo” from Gaspard de la Nuit --The Talent Credits:Host: Teddy DarlingSeason Mentor: Dr Kenji FujimuraGuest Mentor: Richard DavisThe Talent producer: Jess Carrascalão HeardAudio technical production: Joe GofronVideo technical production: Sam BignellPodcast producer: Jess Carrascalão HeardThe Talent is possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer foundation.

It's the second week of lockdown, which means it's the second week of our best ofs! Join host Teddy Darling and relive performances by cellist Ji Woo Yoon (2nd Prize, Season 1 2019), multi-instrumentalist Ryan Lynch (Season 1, 2018) and catch up with Invictus Quartet (Audience Prize, Season 2 2017) as they chat about what they've been up to since being on The Talent.Ji Woo Yoon performed:- Rossini: Una Larme- Casado: Dance of the Green DevilRyan Lynch performed:- Elena Kats-Chernin: Frosted Windows- Katia Beaugeais: Re-Emerging: for Soprano Saxophone- Ross Edwards: UlpirraInvictus Quartet performed:- Haydn: Mvt 4 "Finale", String Quartet Op. 33 No. 1- Beethoven: Mvt 1 "Allegro" String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59--The Talent credits:Host: Teddy DarlingGuests: Invictus Quartet (Rebecca Wang, Nyssa Sanguansri, Jin Tong Long, Annika Cho)The Talent is made possible with generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

With lockdown delaying the Season 1 Grand Final, we've dived into the archives to bring you some of the very best performances on The Talent! In the first of our two-part best of episodes, join Teddy Darling and relive performances by guitarist Clancy McLeod (2nd prize, Season 2 2018), pianist Sine Winther (2nd prize, Season 1 2018) and winner of Season 1 2018, flautist Jennifer Timmins. Teddy also caught up with Jennifer to chat about her artistic vision, what she's been up to since appearing on The Talent, and also to get her advice for this year's finalists.Clancy performed:- Manuel de Falla: Homage to Debussy- Heictor Villa-Lobos: Etude No. 12- Napoléon Coste: Les DépartsSine performed:- Bach: "Rondo" and "Capriccio" from Partita No. 2 in C Minor- Ravel: "Alborada del Gracioso" from MiroirJennifer performed:- Gillian Whitehead: Taurangi- Paul Dean: Mvt 3 "Epiphany" from Falling Ever Deeper--Credits:- Host: Teddy Darling- Guest: Jennifer Timmins- Producer: Jess Carrascalão HeardThe Talent is made possible with the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

It’s Episode 10 of The Talent and our final heat episode! Violinist Louise Turnbull and pianist Hannah Shin both performed a diverse programme live-to-air for our industry mentors, violinst Sarah Curro and resident mentor Dr. Kenji Fujimura. Guided by our host Teddy Darling, tune in to hear our performers.Louise performed:-Bach: “Praeludio” and “Loure” from Violin Partita No.3 in E Major, BWV 1006-Ysaye: “Obession” from Sonata No. 2-Ross Edwards: White Cockatoo Spirit Dance -Hannah Performed:-Beethoven: Mvt 4, piano sonata no. 29 opus 106 (“hammerkalvier”) -Schumann: Davidsbundlertanze, opus 6 no. 14 --Host: Teddy Darling Regular Mentor: Dr. Kenji Fujimura Guest Mentor: Sarah Curro Producers: Jess Carrascalao, Jack Burmeister and Sarah MaherSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Jairo Gomez and Kyle LyonPodcast Producers: Sarah Maher and Jack Burmeister

It's Episode 9 of The Talent! This week, 10-year-old cellist Jun Gardiner and pianist Thong Truong from Monash University performed live-to-air for our industry mentors, cellist Josephine Vains and pianist Dr Kenji Fujimura. Host Teddy Darling was away this week, but filling keeping the seat warm was The Talent's producer, Jess Carrascalão Heard. The show also featured Jun's associate artist, Song Peik.Jun performed:- Haydn: Mvt 3, Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major- Schumann: Adagio & Allegro, Op. 70Thong performed:- Ravel: "Oiseaux Tristes" from Miroir- Haydn: Mvt 1, Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 52 No. 62- Rachmaninov: Etude-Tableaux in C Minor, Op. 39 No. 1--Host: Jess Carrascalao HeardRegular Mentor: Dr Kenji FujimuraGuest Mentor: Josephine VainsProducers: Jess Carrascalao Heard, Sarah Maher and Jack BurmeisterSound engineers: Jairo Gomez, Keely Armstrong, Kyle LyonPodcast producer: Sarah MaherThe Talent has been made possible with generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

It was an all-soprano affair on Episode 8 of The Talent! Sopranos Esther Counsel and Piera Dennerstein performed the breadth of vocal repertoire, from Debussy chanson to Australia today, via Puccini, Andre Previn and Bizet. They performed for guest mentor, contralto Liane Keegan and our season mentor Dr Kenji Fujimura, as well as the show's host Teddy Darling. We also heard performances from associate artists, pianists Jacob Abela and Pam Christie.Esther, with Jacob, performed:- Debussy: Beau Soir- Puccini: "Si Mi Chiamano Mimi" from La Boheme- Previn: "I Want Magic" from A Streetcar Named DesirePiera, with Pam, performed:- Puccini: "Quando M'en Vo" from La Boheme- Bizet: Michaela's aria from Carmen- Rachel Lewindon: "Aria of the Krill" from The Rapture II--Host: Teddy DarlingRegular Mentor: Dr Kenji FujimuraGuest Mentor: Liane KeeganProducer: Jess Carrascalao HeardProduction Interns: Sarah Maher and Jack BurmeisterPodcast producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible by the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

It's Episode 7 of The Talent! This week, flautist Kesly de Prada and pianist Sarah Chen perform live-to-air and receive on-air feedback from our industry mentors, guest flautist Melissa Doeke and regular mentor, pianist Kenji Fujimura, along with The Talent's host Teddy Darling.Kelsy performed:Henri Busser: Les ÉcureuilsRoss Edwards: Water Spirit SongSergei Prokofiev: Sonata in D Major for Flute and Piano, Movement II: Scherzo’Sarah performed:Bach: “Capriccio” from Partita BWV 826Beethoven: “Vivace ma non troppo” and “Prestissimo” from Sonata No. 30 in E major Op. 109Debussy: Gardens in the RainThe Talent creditsHost: Teddy DarlingRegular Mentor: Dr Kenji FujimuraGuest Mentor: Melissa DoekeProducer: Jess Carrascalao HeardSound Engineers: Joe Gofron and Keely ArmstrongProduction Interns: Jack Burmeister and Sarah MaherPodcast producer: Jack BurmeisterThe Talent is made possible by the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

It's Episode 6 of the Talent, and featured on the show this week is percussionist Therese Ng and pianist Ray Liang. They performed repertoire from all around the world, with works from America, Russia, Poland and, of course, Australia. Our host, Teddy Darling, was joined by our resident mentor Kenji Fujimura and guest menor, percussionist Eugene Ughetti. Therese performed: - J.S. Bach: “Ciaccona” from Partita for Violin Solo No. 2 in D Minor - Stephen Falk: Errol Street - Joe Hisaishi: Summer Ray performed: - Miriam Hyde: Valley of Rocks - Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Sonata No. 2 Op. 36 (1931 revised) --- The Talent credits Host: Teddy Darling Regular Mentor: Dr Kenji Fujimura Guest Mentor: Eugene Ughetti Producer: Jess Carrascalao Heard Sound Engineers: Greg Matheson and Keely Armstrong Production Interns: Jack Burmeister and Sarah Maher Podcast producer: Jess Carrascalao Heard The Talent is made possible by the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

For Episode 5 of The Talent, violinist Chelsea Hinh and pianist Dorothy Li performed at the Good Shepherd Chapel next door to 3MBS. Hosted by Teddy Darling, they performed repertoire from Ysaye to Chopin for our guest mentor, violinist Markiyan Melnychenko and resident mentor, Dr Kenji Fujimura.Chelsea performed: - Paganini: Caprice No. 5 - Bach: 'Grave and Allegro' from Sonata No. 2 - Ysaye: 'Prelude: Obsession' from Sonata No. 2 Dorothy performed: - Chopin: Nocturne Op. 27 No. 2 - Miriam Hyde: Valley of Rocks --- The Talent creditsHost: Teddy Darling Regular Mentor: Dr Kenji Fujimura Guest Mentor: Marikyan Melnychenko Producer: Jess Carrascalao Heard Sound Engineers: Sam Bignell, Joe Gofron and Erin Stannard Production Interns: Jack Burmeister and Sarah Maher Podcast producer: Jess Carrascalao Heard The Talent is made possible by the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

It's Episode 4 of The Talent, and featured on the show this week is tenor Leighton Triplow and young pianist Ben Fu. They performed a programme spanning from Purcell to Prokofiev for our industry mentors. Joining host Teddy Darling and resident mentor Dr Kenji Fujimura this week was our guest mentor, mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell.Leighton performed:- Anthony Young: Bright Teraminta- William Boyce: Venus, to Soothe My Heart, to Love- Henry Purcell: Ask me to Love No More- Théodore Dubois: Ave Maria- Geoffrey Triplow: Home Under the Southern SkiesBen performed:- Tchaikovsky: Dumka- Prokofiev: Mvt 3, Piano Sonata No. 7, Op. 83---The Talent creditsHost: Teddy DarlingRegular Mentor: Dr Kenji FujimuraGuest Mentor: Sally-Anne RussellProducer: Jess Carrascalao HeardSound Engineers: Jairo Gomez, Greg Matheson, Keely ArmstrongProduction Interns: Jack Burmeister and Sarah MaherPodcast producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible by the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Episode 3 of The Talent is here! This episode is all about brass and piano, with performances by trombonist Kit Millais and pianist Richard Liang. They performed for guest mentor, trombonist and MYO artistic director Brett Kelly and this season's regular mentor, pianist Dr Kenji Fujimura, along with host Teddy Darling.Kit performed:- Tomasi: "Andante et Scherzo-Valse" from Concerto for Trombone- Carolina Calvache: EtherealRichard performed:- Schumann: Mvt 1 and 2 from Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op. 22 No. 2- Schumann-Liszt: Widmung Piano Transcription--The Talent creditsHost: Teddy DarlingRegular Mentor: Dr Kenji FujimuraGuest Mentor: Brett KellyProducer: Jess Carrascalao HeardSound Engineers: Jairo Gomez, Joe Gofron, Erin StannardProduction Interns: Jack Burmeister and Sarah MaherPodcast producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThe Talent is made possible by the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

It's Episode 2 of this season of The Talent. This episode is jazzy vibes and gorgeous piano, with performances by two wonderful musicians from VCASS, jazz vocalist Olivia Dacal and pianist Meng Xia. They performed for our guest mentor, pianist and actor Julia Hastings and this season's regular mentor, pianist Dr Kenji Fujimura, along with host Teddy Darling.Olivia performed:- "The Sweetheart Tree" by Henri Mancini- "Corcovado" by Antonio Carlos Jobim- "No Moon at All" by David Mann and Redd Evans- "There will never be another you" by Harry Warren (lyrics by Mack Gordon)Meng performed:- Andante Spinato et Grande Polonaise, by Chopin--The Talent creditsHost: Teddy DarlingRegular Mentor: Dr Kenji FujimuraGuest Mentor: Julia HastingsProducer: Jess Carrascalao HeardSound Engineers: Jairo Gomez, Greg Matheson, Keely ArmstrongProduction Interns: Jack Burmeister and Sarah MaherPodcast producer: Sarah MaherThe Talent is made possible by the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

The Talent is back for 2021! For Season 1 of The Talent, we welcome our new host, Teddy Darling as well as regular mentor for the season, pianist Dr Kenji Fujimura, and the guest mentor, singer Carrie Barr. The programme features wonderful performances from our first pair of young musicians for Season 1, mezzo-soprano Sidra Nissen and pianist Brian Luo. Sidra was joined by associate artist, pianist Stewart Kelly.--Sidra performed:1. Schubert: Gretchen am Spinnrade 2. Debussy: Nuit d'Étoiles3. Esther Rofe: Dinah's song4. Sherman & Sherman: Feed the birds, from Mary PoppinsBrian performed:1. Chopin: Ballade no. 3 in A flat Major, Op 472. Liszt: Etudes d'exécution transcendante, S.139 No. 4 (Mazeppa)--The Talent creditsHost: Teddy DarlingRegular Mentor: Dr Kenji FujimuraGuest Mentor: Carrie BarrProducer: Jess Carrascalao HeardSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Jairo Gomez, Keely ArmstrongProduction Interns: Jack Burmeister and Sarah MaherPodcast producer: Jack BurmeisterThe Talent is made possible by the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

It's the final episode of Ask the Mentor! In this episode, host Jess Carrascalao Heard and season guest Megan Steller (artist manager, writer, speaker, producer) talk about one of the scariest aspects of being a musician (and therefore, a small business): money stuff. How do you ask for it? Can you negotiate about it in your early career? What are some fair expectations? Jess and Megan chat about this and more.(Please note that all advice in this podcast episode is general in nature, and for your own personal financial circumstances, please see an accountant or financial advisor.)--Season guest: Megan StellerHost: Jess Carrascalão HeardPodcast producer: Jess Carrascalão HeardNotification sound effect was by FoolBoyMedia on Freesound.orgThank you for listening to this 3MBS podcast.

The idea of putting on a concert can be a daunting one for emerging musicians...and not least because often you have to do everything yourself! However, it's incredibly important to put on concerts as an emerging artist, not just as a goal to work towards, but as a means for getting your name out there. On this episode of Ask the Mentor, Megan Steller (artist manager, writer, speaker, producer) and host Jess Carrascalao Heard go through what you need to think about when you're putting on a concert, from venues to money, audience to repertoire.-Season guest: Megan StellerHost: Jess Carrascalão HeardPodcast producer: Jess Carrascalão HeardThank you for listening to this 3MBS podcast.

Networking. Possibly one of the most daunting prospects when you're first starting out, and yet in the music biz (as well as any other line of work!) it's vital to do it so you can get your name out there. In this episode of Ask the Mentor, host Jess Carrascalao Heard chats to Megan Steller (artist manager, writer, speaker, producer, knower of things in the music biz) about networking. What it is, how to strengthen your existing networks, how to expand your network, and even how to approach those well-known, established musicians you really admire.-Season guest: Megan StellerHost: Jess Carrascalão HeardPodcast producer: Jess Carrascalão HeardThank you for listening to this 3MBS podcast.

It's Episode 2 of Ask the Mentor! On this episode, host Jess Carrascalão Heard chats to Megan Steller (artist manager, writer, speaker, producer) about that very excruciating part of being a musician: writing your own bio. Megan gives her tips on what you should think about when writing your bio, including what you should put in it, how long it should be, the audience you're writing it for, why you even need a bio...and, as an aside, she gives her advice on a bio-adjacent topic: performance resumés/CVs. And of course, at the end of the episode she offers her three tips to make writing your bio less painful.-- Season guest: Megan StellerHost: Jess Carrascalao HeardPodcast Producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardThank you for listening to this 3MBS podcast.

Ask the Mentor is back! For this season, host Jess Carrascalão Heard chats with artist manager, writer, speaker, producer (and knower of things in the music biz) Megan Steller about all the aspects of being a musician that **aren't** playing your instrument...the business side of things.This is episode one, which focuses on all things branding. What it is, why it's important you do it as a musician, and how to get started establishing your brand.--Season guest: Megan StellerHost: Jess Carrascalao HeardPodcast producer: Jess Carrascalao Heard

Season 2 of Ask the Mentor is coming soon! This season is all about getting to grips with the business side of being a musician. Join host Jess Carrascalao Heard as she chats to artist manager, producer, writer, speaker, producer and knower of things about the music biz.

Season 2 of Ask the Mentor is coming soon! This season is all about getting to grips with the business side of being a musician. Join host Jess Carrascalao Heard as she chats to artist manager, producer, writer, speaker, producer and knower of things about the music biz.

On this final episode of Season 1 of Ask the Mentor, violinist Sarah Curro answers your questions, shares her musical journey and gives her three pieces of advice she wishes someone had told her before embarking on a musical career. Along the way, she tells us how she started playing violin to copy her older sister, Monica; why commissioning new works from current composers is important; her way to settle nerves on stage; why arrogance is never a good idea; and much more!To find out more about Sarah Curro and her Volume concert series, head to www.volumeconcert.com.au--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Sarah CurroThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

On this final episode of Season 1 of Ask the Mentor, violinist Sarah Curro answers your questions, shares her musical journey and gives her three pieces of advice she wishes someone had told her before embarking on a musical career. Along the way, she tells us how she started playing violin to copy her older sister, Monica; why commissioning new works from current composers is important; her way to settle nerves on stage; why arrogance is never a good idea; and much more!To find out more about Sarah Curro and her Volume concert series, head to www.volumeconcert.com.au--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Sarah CurroThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

On this episode of Ask the Mentor, percussionist and composer Eugene Ughetti answers your questions, shares his musical journey and gives his three pieces of advice he wishes someone had told him before embarking on a musical career. Along the way, he tells us how it was a visit from Santa that set him on a percussion path; how he is fuelled by passion and curiosity for the art form; how Speak Percussion evolved from being an ensemble which played classic 20th century percussion to pushing musical, post-instrumental boundaries; and much more.To find out more about Eugene Ughetti and Speak Percussion, head to speakpercussion.com--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Eugene UghettiThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

On this episode of Ask the Mentor, percussionist and composer Eugene Ughetti answers your questions, shares his musical journey and gives his three pieces of advice he wishes someone had told him before embarking on a musical career. Along the way, he tells us how it was a visit from Santa that set him on a percussion path; how he is fuelled by passion and curiosity for the art form; how Speak Percussion evolved from being an ensemble which played classic 20th century percussion to pushing musical, post-instrumental boundaries; and much more.To find out more about Eugene Ughetti and Speak Percussion, head to speakpercussion.com--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Eugene UghettiThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

On this episode of Ask the Mentor, bassoonist and chamber musician Matthew Kneale answers your questions, shares his musical journey and gives his three pieces of advice he wish someone had told him before embarking on a musical career, and along the way he tells us about how bassoon wasn't his only instrument, how he spent his uni years meticulously practicing technical work and why this is a good idea, how the award-winning Arcadia Winds came into being, and much more.To find out more about Matthew Kneale, head to matthewkneale.com.au--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Matthew KnealeThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

On this episode of Ask the Mentor, bassoonist and chamber musician Matthew Kneale answers your questions, shares his musical journey and gives his three pieces of advice he wish someone had told him before embarking on a musical career, and along the way he tells us about how bassoon wasn't his only instrument, how he spent his uni years meticulously practicing technical work and why this is a good idea, how the award-winning Arcadia Winds came into being, and much more.To find out more about Matthew Kneale, head to matthewkneale.com.au--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Matthew KnealeThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

You know him a pianist, pedagogue, chamber musician and composer. But how did he get started?On Episode 3 of Ask the Mentor, pianist Kenji Fujimura answers questions from emerging musicians, shares his musical journey, and tells us his top three things emerging musicians might want to know before embarking on music as a career, and along the way talks about competitions, the positives of accompanying, performance anxiety, how to drum up an audience at your concerts, and much more.--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Kenji FujimuraThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

You know him a pianist, pedagogue, chamber musician and composer. But how did he get started?On Episode 3 of Ask the Mentor, pianist Kenji Fujimura answers questions from emerging musicians, shares his musical journey, and tells us his top three things emerging musicians might want to know before embarking on music as a career, and along the way talks about competitions, the positives of accompanying, performance anxiety, how to drum up an audience at your concerts, and much more.--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Kenji FujimuraThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

On Episode 2 of Ask the Mentor, contralto Liane Keegan answers questions from emerging musicians, shares her musical journey, and tells us her top three things emerging musicians might want to know before embarking on music as a career.--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Liane KeeganThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

On Episode 2 of Ask the Mentor, contralto Liane Keegan answers questions from emerging musicians, shares her musical journey, and tells us her top three things emerging musicians might want to know before embarking on music as a career.--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Liane KeeganThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

Welcome to Ask the Mentor! This is the podcast where we ask our mentors from The Talent how they got to be where they are, and also put to them questions submitted by emerging musicians.On Episode 1, cellist Josephine Vains answers questions from emerging musicians, shares her musical journey, and tells us her top three things emerging musicians might want to know before embarking on music as a career.--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Josephine VainsThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

Welcome to Ask the Mentor! This is the podcast where we ask our mentors from The Talent how they got to be where they are, and also put to them questions submitted by emerging musicians.On Episode 1, cellist Josephine Vains answers questions from emerging musicians, shares her musical journey, and tells us her top three things emerging musicians might want to know before embarking on music as a career.--Presenter & producer: Jess Carrascalao HeardGuest mentor: Josephine VainsThis is a 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne podcast.

On Episode 2 of The Talent 2020 Season 1, soprano Piera Dennerstein and pianist Ben Fu give dazzling performances and get feedback from our regular mentor for the season, pianist Kenji Fujimura.--Soprano Piera Dennerstein performed:- Puccini: "Quando m'en vo" from La Boheme- Beethoven: "O wär ich schon" from Fidelio- Menotti: "Monica's Waltz" from The MediumPianist Ben Fu performed:- J.S. Bach: "Sarabande" and "Gigue" from French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816- Granados: Allegro de Concierto--Credits:Presenter: Adam PietrzakRegular Mentor: pianist Kenji FujimuraProducer: Jessica Carrascalão HeardSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Shay Mosh, Simon NaultyBoth performances were live from the Lady Marigold Southey Performance Studio, and Kawai Australia provided the piano.With thanks to the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Welcome back to The Talent for 2020! For the first episode of Season 1, we hear guitarist Oliver Howes and pianist Dorothy Li give stunning performances. We also meet our new presenter Adam Pietrzak and regular mentor for Season 1, pianist Kenji Fujimura.--Oliver Howes performed:- Miguel Llobet: Variations over a theme by Sor, Op. 15- Marco Pereira: Num Pagode em PlanaltinaDorothy Li performed:- J.S. Bach: Prelude & Fugue No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857- Miriam Hyde: Valley of Rocks--Credits:Presenter: Adam PietrzakRegular Mentor: pianist Kenji FujimuraProducer: Jessica Carrascalão HeardSound engineers: Joe Gofron, Greg Matheson, Shay MoshProduction Interns: Sarah Maher and Jack BurmeisterPodcast producer: Jessica Carrascalão HeardBoth performances were live from the Lady Marigold Southey Performance Studio, and Kawai Australia provided the piano.With thanks to the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

On Episode 2 of The Talent 2020 Season 1, soprano Piera Dennerstein and pianist Ben Fu give dazzling performances and get feedback from our regular mentor for the season, pianist Kenji Fujimura.--Soprano Piera Dennerstein performed:- Puccini: "Quando m'en vo" from La Boheme- Beethoven: "O wär ich schon" from Fidelio- Menotti: "Monica's Waltz" from The MediumPianist Ben Fu performed:- J.S. Bach: "Sarabande" and "Gigue" from French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816- Granados: Allegro de Concierto--Credits:Presenter: Adam PietrzakRegular Mentor: pianist Kenji FujimuraProducer: Jessica Carrascalão HeardSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Shay Mosh, Simon NaultyBoth performances were live from the Lady Marigold Southey Performance Studio, and Kawai Australia provided the piano.With thanks to the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Welcome back to The Talent for 2020! For the first episode of Season 1, we hear guitarist Oliver Howes and pianist Dorothy Li give stunning performances. We also meet our new presenter Adam Pietrzak and regular mentor for Season 1, pianist Kenji Fujimura.--Oliver Howes performed:- Miguel Llobet: Variations over a theme by Sor, Op. 15- Marco Pereira: Num Pagode em PlanaltinaDorothy Li performed:- J.S. Bach: Prelude & Fugue No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857- Miriam Hyde: Valley of Rocks--Credits:Presenter: Adam PietrzakRegular Mentor: pianist Kenji FujimuraProducer: Jessica Carrascalão HeardSound engineers: Joe Gofron, Greg Matheson, Shay MoshProduction Interns: Sarah Maher and Jack BurmeisterPodcast producer: Jessica Carrascalão HeardBoth performances were live from the Lady Marigold Southey Performance Studio, and Kawai Australia provided the piano.With thanks to the generous support from the Robert Salzer Foundation.

It's the Finale of Season 2 of The Talent for 2019! In this episode, the top three performers from this season give a final performance, and receive feedback from guest mentor, conductor Patrick Burns, and our regular mentor for Season 2 of The Talent, pianist Julia Hastings. At the very end, the judges go into final deliberations, and we announce the prizewinners.--Pieces performed:Ophelia's Lament by Alison Bauld (performed by soprano Rachael Joyce and pianist Ed Chan)Movements 2 and 3, Concertino for Trobone by Ferdinand David (performed by trombonist Harrison Steele-Holmes and pianist Louisa Breen)Carmen Fantasy Brillante by Jeno Hubay (performed by violinist Leanne McGowan and pianist Louisa Breen)--The Talent credits:Host: Jessica Carrascalão HeardProducer: Grace IpProduction Intern: Athaya AnadutaSound Engineer: Jairo GomezPanel Operator: Matthew ToulminPodcast Producer: Jessica Carrascalão HeardA very big thank you to all who have contributed to this season!Season 2 Host: Jessica Carrascalão HeardSeason 2 Regular Mentor: Julia HastingsSeason 2 Guest Mentors: Markiyan Melnychenko, Vanessa Sharman, Peter Mander, Brett Kelly, Madeleine Jevons, Stewart Kelly, Sarah Curro, Merlyn Quaife, Leigh Harrold and Zoe Knighton.Season 2 Producers: Grace Ip, with assistance from Jem Sherwill and Athaya AnadutaSeason 2 Sound Engineers: Jairo Gomez, Reuben Stoney, Elton O'Connor, Shay Mosh, Greg Matheson, Keeju LeeSeason 2 Panel Operators: Matthew Toulmin, Frank Prain, Ashleigh Robertson--With thanks for the generous support of the Robert Salzer Foundation