Soprano Neeharika Shyju and pianist Stefania Robu
We hear performances from soprano Neeharika Shyju and pianist Stefania Robu with feedback from mentors Tamara Smolyar and Suzanne Johnston. Neeharika performs: Roger Quilter: Love's Philosophy Johannes Brahms: Die Schnur, die Perle an Perle John Harbison: It's True, I Went to the Market John Harbi…
Cellist Mahalia Shelton and violinist Louise Turnbull
Strings are highlighted in this week's episode, with Tamara Smolyar and Heather Fletcher - along with guest mentor Molly Kadarauch - listening to performances by cellist Mahalia Shelton and violinist Louise Turnbull. Mahalia performs: Walton: Concerto for Cello, Mvt. 1 Mountfort: The Heart Afraid …
Violinist Paige Wu and pianist Luke Zhang
For the first episode in our new season, Heather Fletcher welcomes season mentor Tamara Smolyar and guest mentor Rob John to hear performances by violinist Paige Wu and pianist Luke Zhang. Paige performs: Sarasate: Navarra Beriot: Scène de Ballet With associate artists Jun Wu and Elena Mogilevs…
Cellist Yu-Hui Emily Yang and pianist Mia Gu
Cellist David Berlin joins the panel as guest mentor for our final heats-episode of the season. He, Heather, and Coady hear performances from cellist Yu-Hui Emily Yang and pianist Mia Gu. Emily performs: Fauré: Élégie Op.24 Popper: Hungarian Rhapsody Op.68 With associate artist Stewart Kelly …
Violinist Clara Dinh and pianist Gabriella Li
The ninth episode of the season sees violinist Clara Dinh and pianist Gabriella Li perform for Coady Green, Heather Fletcher, and guest mentor – Monica Curro. Clara performs: Edwards: White Cockatoo Spirit Dance Wieniaski: Violin Concerto no. 2, mvt.3 With associate artist Meilanny Chandra Gabr…
Pianists Aaron Su and Samuel Lee
Julia Hastings and Leigh Harrold make special appearances as guest mentors as we hear from pianists Aaron Su and Samuel Lee. Aaron performs: A.Mozart: Piano Sonata in C Major, K330 Allegro moderato Andante cantabile Glinka: The Lark Samuel performs: Bartók: 15 Hungarian Peasant Songs (Songs 5…
Pianists Ayana Fridkin and Nikki Jian
Coady and Heather are joined by guest mentor Yasmin Rowe to hear performances from pianists Ayana Fridkin and Nikki Jian. Ayana performs: I.Tchaikovsky: Dumka Grainger: Colonial Song Nikki performs: C.Bowman: Little Prelude after the Master F.Chopin: Ballade no.1 Op. 23 in G minor -- Host: …
Oboist Yuki Markwell and pianist Jade Cheung
With Coady away, Heather Fletcher welcomes back Season 2 2022 resident mento Dean Sky Lucas and guest mentor Briana Leaman to hear performances by oboist Yuki Markwell and pianist Jade Cheung. Yuki performs: Bozza: Fantasie Italienne Carmichael: Sonata “Music Grave and Gay” II. Lento With associ…
Flautist Molly Jenkins and Ocean Saxophone Quartet
Lachlan Davidson joins the panel as we hear from flautist Molly Jenkins and Ocean Saxophone Quartet. Molly performs: Bartok: Suite Paysanne Hongroise With associate artist Larissa Cox Ocean Quartet performs: Orlovich: Slipstream Mvt 3 B.Singelee: Premier Quatuor Mvt 4 Piazzolla: Michelangelo…
Pianists Michael Jiang and Alex Forbes
Heather Fletcher is joined by regular mentor Coady Green to hear performances from pianists Michael Jiang and Alex Forbes. Michel performs: Chopin: Etude Op 10 no 9 Shostakovich: Prelude and Fugue in D Major Op 87 no 5 Liszt: Concert Etude No 2 Alex performs: Couperin: La Logivière from Pièce…