The Talent

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 HeardSeas

This week on The Talent, presenter Jess Carrascalao Heard and regular mentor Julia Hastings reflect on some of the highlight performances from Season 2 of The Talent for 2019, before announcing the audience prizewinner and the three finalists for the season.--Pieces featured:"Blues" from Sonata No. 2 in G Major for Violin and Piano by Ravel (performed by violinist Jessica Yu with pianist Ray Liang)Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Minor by J.S. Bach (performed by pianist Hannah Shin)Movement 1, Concerto for Flute and Piano by Ibert (performed by flautist Gabriella Alberti and pianist Konrad Olszewski)Movement 3, Piano Quartet in G Minor (performed by the Brahma Quartet - violinist Lizzy Scarlett, violist Eugenie Lyons, cellist Michaela Robb and pianist Joy Xi)"Someone to Watch Over Me" by Gershwin (arr. Turrin) (performed by trumpeter Adrian Meyer on flugel horn, with pianist Konrad Olszewski)Prelude from Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor by J.S. Bach (performed by cellist Caleb Murray)Irish Tune from County Derry by Gr

This week on The Talent, cellist Caleb Murray and pianist Chloe Lee performed live to air and received feedback from our two industry mentors, cellist Zoe Knighton and our regular mentor for Season 2, pianist Julia Hastings.--Pieces performed:"Prelude" from Cello Suite No. 5 by Bach (performed by cellist Caleb Murray)Movements 1 & 2 from Solo Cello Suite No. 1 by Bloch (performed by cellist Caleb Murray)Movements 1 & 2 from Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109 by Beethoven (performed by pianist Chloe Lee)"Poeme", Op. 32 No. 1 by Scriabin (performed by pianist Chloe Lee)"Tableaux" from Études by Rachmaninov (performed by pianist Chloe Lee)--The Talent creditsHost: Jessica Carrascalao HeardProducer: Grace IpProduction intern: Athaya AnadutaSound Engineers: Jairo GomezPanel Operator: Matthew ToulminPodcast Producer: Jessica Carrascalao Heard--With thanks to the Robert Salzer Foundation and Kawai Australia for their support.

This week on The Talent, the Brama Quartet (violinist Lizzy Scarlet, violist Eugenie Lyons, cellist Michaela Robb and pianist Joy Xi) and pianist Max Jiang performed live to air and received feedback from our two industry mentors, pianist Leigh Harrold and our regular mentor for Season 2, pianist Julia Hastings. --Pieces performed:Movements 3 and 4 from Piano Quartet Op. 47 by Schumann (performed by the Brama Quartet)"Ondine" from Gaspard de la Nuit by Ravel (performed by pianist Max Jiang)"Nocturne in C Minor" Op. 48 No. 1 by Chopin (performed by pianist Max Jiang) --The Talent creditsHost: Jessica Carrascalao HeardProducer: Grace IpProduction intern: Athaya AnadutaSound Engineers: Ruben StoneyPanel Operator: Matthew ToulminPodcast Producer: Jessica Carrascalao Heard--With thanks to the Robert Salzer Foundation and Kawai Australia for their support.

This week on The Talent, mezzo-soprano Olivia Federow-Yemm and pianist Xiao Xiao Kingham performed live to air and received feedback from our two industry mentors, soprano Merlyn Quaife and our regular mentor for Season 2, pianist Julia Hastings. Also featuring performances from pianists Isaac Mouskovias.--Pieces performed:"Scenes of Horror, Scenes of Woe" from Jephtha by Handel (performed by mezzo-soprano Olivia Federow-Yemm and pianist Isaac Mouskovias)"Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen" by Mahler (performed by mezzo-soprano Olivia Federow-Yemm and pianist Isaac Mouskovias)"Bruyere", Prelude No., 5, Book 2 by Debussy (performed by pianist Xiao Xiao Kingham)"Ramble on Love from Der Rosenkavalier" by Strauss arr. Grainger (performed by pianist Xiao Xiao Kingham)"Concert Etude No. 8" by Kapustin (performed by pianist Xiao Xiao Kingham)--The Talent creditsHost: Jessica Carrascalao HeardProducer: Grace IpProduction intern: Athaya AnadutaSound Engineers: Jairo GomezPanel Operator: Frank PrainPodcast Producer: Je

Technical issues on the radio didn't stop both performers on The Talent playing splendidly this week! Episode 7 features violinist Leanne McGowan and trombonist Harrison Steele-Holmes, who performed live and received feedback from our two industry mentors, violinist Sarah Curro and our regular mentor for Season 2, pianist Julia Hastings. Also featuring performances from pianists Lawrence Mathieson and Peter Baker.--Pieces performed:Movement 1 from "Violin Sonata" by Debussy (performed by violinist Leanne McGowan and pianist Lawrence Mathieson)"Carmen Fantasy" by Hubay (performed by violinist Leanne McGowan and pianist Lawrence Mathieson)"Morceau Symphonique" by Alexander Guilmant (performed by trombonist Harrison Steele-Holmes and pianist Peter Baker)"Sonata for Trombone" by Stjepan Sulek (performed by trombonist Harrison Steele-Holmes and pianist Peter Baker)--The Talent creditsHost: Jessica Carrascalao HeardProducer: Grace IpProduction intern: Athaya AnadutaSound Engineers: Reuben Stoney and Elton O'ConnorP

This week on The Talent, pianist Samuel Zhong and guitarist Deniz Kaplan with pianist Dane Douglas as the Dukaten Duo perform live-to-air and receive feedback from our two industry mentors, pianist Stewart Kelly and regular mentor for Season 2, pianist Julia Hastings. --Pieces performed:Movement 1 from Piano Sonata No. 7 by Beethoven (performed by pianist Samuel Zhong)Nocturne No. 4 in E-flat, Op. 36 by Fauré (performed by pianist Samuel Zhong)Irish Tune from County Derry by Grainger (performed by pianist Samuel Zhong)Introduction and Fandango for Guitar and Harpsichord by Boccherini arr. Bream (performed by Dukaten Duo)Bolero, Op. 39 by Farrer (performed by Dukaten Duo)Movement 1 (Andantino) from Fantasia, Op. 145 by Castelnuevo-Tedesco (performed by Dukaten Duo)--The Talent creditsHost: Jessica Carrascalao HeardProducer: Grace IpSound Engineers: Greg MathesonPanel Operator: Frank PrainPodcast Producer: Jessica Carrascalao Heard

This week on The Talent, flautist Gabriela Alberti performs live-to-air and receive feedback from our two industry mentors, violinist Madeleine Jevons and regular mentor for Season 2, pianist Julia Hastings. Violinist Jackie Wong's performance was cut short, but she joined us in the studio to chat about all things violin. The episode also features pianist Konrad Olszewski.--Pieces performed:Movements 1 and 2 of "Concerto for Flute and Piano" by Ibert (performed by flautist Gabriella Alberti and pianist Konrad Olszewski)--The Talent creditsHost: Jessica Carrascalao HeardProducer: Grace IpProduction Intern: Athaya AnadutaSound Engineers: Reuben Stoney and Elton O'ConnorPanel Operator: Ashleigh RobertsonPodcast Producer: Jessica Carrascalao Heard

This week on The Talent, trumpeter Adrian Meyer and violinist Daniel Yao perform live-to-air and receive feedback from our two industry mentors, trombonist and conductor Brett Kelly and regular mentor for Season 2, pianist Julia Hastings. Also featuring performances from pianists Konrad Olszewski and Stewart Kelly.--Pieces performed:"Someone to Watch over Me" by Gershwin arr. Turrin (performed by Adrian Meyer on flugel horn with pianist Konrad Olszewski)"Fantasy for Trumpet and Piano" by Thomé (performed by Adrian Meyer on trumpet with pianist Konrad Olszewski)Mvt 2 and 3 from "Violin Concerto No. 2" by Wieniawski (performed by violinist Daniel Yao with pianist Stewart Kelly)--The Talent creditsHost: Jessica Carrascalao HeardProducer: Grace IpSound Engineers: Jairo Gomez and Shay MoshPanel Operator: Matthew ToulminPodcast Producer: Jessica Carrascalao Heard

This week on The Talent, soprano Rachael Joyce and mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Potter perform live-to-air and receive feedback from our two industry mentors, tenor Peter Mander and regular mentor for Season 2, pianist Julia Hastings. Also featuring performances from pianists Ed Chan and Sam Colcheedas.--Pieces performed:"Song to the Moon" from Rusalka by Dvorak (performed by soprano Rachael Joyce and pianist Ed Chan)"Ophelia's Lament" by Alison Bauld (performed by soprano Rachael Joyce and pianist Ed Chan)"Cara speme, questo core" from Giulio Caesare by Handel (performed by mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Potter and pianist Sam Colcheedas)"Ständchen" by Richard Strauss (performed by mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Potter and pianist Sam Colcheedas)"Que-fait tu, blanche tourterelle" from Romeo & Juliette by Gounod (performed by mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Potter and pianist Sam Colcheedas)--The Talent creditsHost: Jessica Carrascalao HeardProducer: Grace IpSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Shay Mosh, Keeju LeeActing Producer for Episo

This week on The Talent, pianist Jenny Lu and pianist Hannah Shin perform live-to-air and receive feedback from our two industry mentors, pianist Vanessa Sharman and regular mentor for Season 2, pianist Julia Hastings. --Pieces performed:"Irish Tune from County Derry" by Percy Grainger (performed by pianist Jenny Lu)"When what we called our town forever departs from us" and "There once was a poor knight" from Skazki by Medtner (performed by pianist Jenny Lu)"Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Minor" by J.S. Bach (performed by pianist Hannah Shin)Mvt 1 of Piano Sonata in D Major by W.A. Mozart (performed by pianist Hannah Shin)Mvt 4 of Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor by Chopin (performed by pianist Hannah Shin)--The Talent creditsHost: Jessica Carrascalao HeardProducer: Grace IpSound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Shay Mosh, Keeju LeeActing Producer for Episode 2: Jem SherwillPodcast Producer: Jessica Carrascalao HeardThis has been a podcast from 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Talent! To start the season off, violinist Jessica Yu and pianist Kane Chang perform live-to-air and receive feedback from two industry mentors. We also welcome our regular mentor for Season 2, pianist Julia Hastings, as well as our guest mentor for Episode 1, violinist Markiyan Melnychenko. The episode also features pianist Ray Liang, who accompanies Jessica Yu.--Pieces performed:"Blues" (Mvt 2) from Sonata No. 2 in G Major by Ravel (performed by violinist Jessica Yu and pianist Ray Liang)"Romance No. 2 in F Major", Op. 50 by Beethoven (performed by violinist Jessica Yu and pianist Ray Liang)"Rondo in E-flat Major", Op. 16 by Chopin (performed by pianist Kane Chang)"Nocturne No. 1 in B Major", Op. 32 by Chopin (performed by pianist Kane Chang)--The Talent creditsHost: Jessica Carrascalao HeardProducer: Grace IpSound Engineers: Jairo Gomez, Shay Mosh, Keeju LeePodcast Producer: Jessica Carrascalao HeardThis has been a podcast from 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne.

Listen back to our three finalists of this season as they battle it out for first place on The Talent.

Pianist Lesley Yim and soprano Amelia Wawrzon performed live on The Talent on Tuesday 14 May 2019

Flautist Sean Marantelli and pianist Anastasia Tionadewi perform live from the Lady Marigold Southey performance studio on 3MBS 103.5FM as part of The Talent.

Cellist Katrina Wang and Piano Trio Mira Trio were joined on The Talent with mentors Leigh Harrold and Josephine Vains.

Episode 8 saw Ensemble Contineo perform live on The Talent. Speical performances from 2018 winners, Jennifer Timmins and Dindin Wang were also featured.

Tenor Nathan Michael Wright and Invictus String Quartet

The Talent welcomed vocalist Teressa Ingrilli and pianist Jenny Lu to perform live on air as part of Season 1 2019. Season mentor Leigh Harrold was joined by Liane Keegan as a mentor for the show.