We have come to the final 'heats' episode of The Talent, featuring Violinist Anya Van Wyk & Pianist Julia Rozenkova. The pair receive feedback from season mentor Kevin Tamanini as well as guest mentor Lisa Grosman. 

 

Anya performs:

1) Bach: Violin Sonata No. 1 G Minor, BWV 1001: I. Adagio 

2) Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen 

 

Julia performs:

1) English Suite No 2 – Allemande and Gigue by Johann Sebastian Bach

2) Anywhere by Jane Hammond 

3) Toccata Op 15 by Robert Muczynski 

 

Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller

Mentors: Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings

Producer and podcast editor: Sarah Stancombe

Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

We have come to the final 'heats' episode of The Talent, featuring Violinist Anya Van Wyk &amp; Pianist Julia Rozenkova. The pair receive feedback from season mentor Kevin Tamanini as well as guest mentor Lisa Grosman.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Anya performs:
1) Bach: Violin Sonata No. 1 G Minor, BWV 1001: I. Adagio&nbsp;
2) Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Julia performs:
1) English Suite No 2 &ndash; Allemande and Gigue by Johann Sebastian Bach
2) Anywhere by Jane Hammond&nbsp;
3) Toccata Op 15 by Robert Muczynski&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Host:&nbsp;Kyla Matsuura-Miller
Mentors:&nbsp;Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings
Producer and podcast editor: Sarah Stancombe
Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

The Talent Season 2 Ep. 10 - Violinist Anya Van Wyk & Pianist Julia Rozenkova

In this penultimate 'heats' episode of The Talent, Violinist Elizabeth Luiskandl & Pianist Lawrence Wang perform for guest mentor Tiffany Cheng and season mentor Kevin Tamanini - and of course all our lovely listeners! 

 

Elizabeth performs:

1. Wieniawski Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor Op. 22 I. Allegro moderato 

2. Mozart Concerto No.4 in D major KV218 II. Andante cantabile 

 

Lawrence performs:
Numa Ame by Zhao Zhang 
Liebesleid by Fritz Kreisler (arr. Sergei Rachmaninoff) 
Lantern Rite Theme from Genshin Impact Composed by Yu-Peng Chen Arranged by Scott Zheng and Jasper Hu

 

Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller

Mentors: Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings

Producer and podcast editor: Sarah Stancombe

Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

In this penultimate 'heats' episode of&nbsp;The Talent, Violinist Elizabeth Luiskandl &amp; Pianist Lawrence Wang perform for guest mentor Tiffany Cheng and season mentor Kevin Tamanini - and of course all our lovely listeners!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Elizabeth performs:
1. Wieniawski Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor Op. 22 I. Allegro moderato&nbsp;
2. Mozart Concerto No.4 in D major KV218 II. Andante cantabile&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Lawrence performs:
<ol>
<li>Numa Ame by Zhao Zhang&nbsp;</li>
<li>Liebesleid by Fritz Kreisler (arr. Sergei Rachmaninoff)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lantern Rite Theme from Genshin Impact Composed by Yu-Peng Chen Arranged by Scott Zheng and Jasper Hu</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Host:&nbsp;Kyla Matsuura-Miller
Mentors:&nbsp;Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings
Producer and podcast editor: Sarah Stancombe
Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

The Talent Season 2 Ep. 9 - Violinist Elizabeth Luiskandl & Pianist Lawrence Wang

This week on The Talent, Ben Gittins treats us to a multi instrument performance, first on cornet and then moving to flugelhorn. Pianist Ayana Fridkin then takes the stage for a repertoire of four short pieces including some exciting Prokofiev.

Ben performs:
J.G.Pennequinn's Morceau De Concert
Louisa Trewartha's Flugelhorn Concerto, 3rd movement

Ayana performs:
 J.S Bach – French Suite No.1 in D Minor, Allemande 
Beethoven – Sonata No.1 in F Minor 1st movement 
Chopin - Nocturne op. 9 no. 1 in B flat minor 
Prokofiev - Suggestion Diabolique 

This week on The Talent, Ben Gittins treats us to a multi instrument performance, first on cornet and then moving to flugelhorn. Pianist Ayana Fridkin then takes the stage for a repertoire of four short pieces including some exciting Prokofiev.
Ben performs:
<ul>
<li>J.G.Pennequinn's Morceau De Concert</li>
<li>Louisa Trewartha's Flugelhorn Concerto, 3rd movement</li>
</ul>
Ayana performs:
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;J.S Bach &ndash; French Suite No.1 in D Minor, Allemande&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li> Beethoven &ndash; Sonata No.1 in F Minor 1st movement&nbsp;</li>
<li> Chopin - Nocturne op. 9 no. 1 in B flat minor&nbsp;</li>
<li> Prokofiev - Suggestion Diabolique&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The Talent Season 2 Ep. 8 - Ben Gittins (Cornet/Flugelhorn) & Pianist Ayana Fridkin

This week on The Talent violinist Nathan Wayne & pianist Symphony Shi perform live on air and receive feedback from guest mentor Sarah Curro and season mentor Kevin Tamanini. 

 

Nathan performed:
Abodah by Ernest Bloch 
Little Chrissietina's Magic Fantasy  by Matthew Hindson 

Symphony performed:
Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita No. 4 in D major, BWV 828 – II. Allemande
Maurice Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55 – I. Ondine 

 

Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller

Mentors: Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings

Producer and podcast editor: Sarah Stancombe

Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

This week on The Talent violinist Nathan Wayne &amp; pianist Symphony Shi perform live on air and receive feedback from guest mentor Sarah Curro and season mentor Kevin Tamanini.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Nathan performed:
<ul>
<li>Abodah by Ernest Bloch&nbsp;</li>
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</ul>
Symphony performed:
<ul>
<li>Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita No. 4 in D major, BWV 828 &ndash; II. Allemande</li>
<li>Maurice Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55 &ndash; I. Ondine&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Host:&nbsp;Kyla Matsuura-Miller
Mentors:&nbsp;Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings
Producer and podcast editor: Sarah Stancombe
Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

The Talent Season 2 Ep. 7 - Violinist Nathan Wayne & Pianist Symphony Shi

This episode of The Talent features violinist Weiwei Bao and pianist Stephy Cai, with John Noble joining Kevin Tamanini on the mentoring panel. Enjoy pieces by Bloch, Miriam Hyde and more!

 

Weiwei performs:

1. Bloch:Baal Shem, Nigun 

2. Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor Mvt.2  

 

Stephy performs:

1. Miriam Hyde — Valley of Rocks

2. Sergei Prokofiev — Piano Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 14, IV. Vivace 

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Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller

Mentors: Kevin Tamanini and John Noble

Producer: Sarah Stancombe

Podcast editor: Justine Milburn

Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

This episode of&nbsp;The Talent&nbsp;features violinist Weiwei Bao and pianist Stephy Cai, with John Noble joining Kevin Tamanini on the mentoring panel. Enjoy pieces by Bloch, Miriam Hyde and more!
&nbsp;
Weiwei performs:
1. Bloch:Baal Shem, Nigun&nbsp;
2. Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor Mvt.2 &nbsp;
&nbsp;
Stephy performs:
1. Miriam Hyde &mdash; Valley of Rocks
2. Sergei Prokofiev &mdash; Piano Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 14, IV. Vivace&nbsp;
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Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller
Mentors: Kevin Tamanini and John Noble
Producer: Sarah Stancombe
Podcast editor: Justine Milburn
Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

The Talent Season 2 Ep. 6 - Violinist Weiwei Bao & Pianist Stephy Cai

This episode on The Talent we take a break from our heats episodes to feature three young composers, Eliza Henson, Noreen Suyudy and Kylie Cheah! Kevin Tamanini is joined by the current convenor of the Composition & Music Tech course at Monash University, Johannes Luebbers, to give feedback to the young composers who showcase their pieces both through live performance and recordings.

 

Eliza showcases:

1. The Convergent, live performance with associate artist Filip Fulco 

2. After (recording) 

 

Noreen showcases:

1. Soaring Through Time 

2. Photo Album 

 

Kylie showcases:

1. Inheritance Patterns (live performance)

2. The Scenic Route (recording)

 

Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller

Mentors: Kevin Tamanini and Johannes Luebbers

Producer & Podcast Editor: Sarah Stancombe

Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

This episode on&nbsp;The Talent&nbsp;we take a break from our heats episodes to feature three young composers, Eliza Henson, Noreen Suyudy and Kylie Cheah! Kevin Tamanini is joined by the current convenor of the Composition &amp; Music Tech course at Monash University, Johannes Luebbers, to give feedback to the young composers who showcase their pieces both through live performance and recordings.
&nbsp;
Eliza showcases:
1. The&nbsp;Convergent, live performance with associate artist Filip Fulco&nbsp;
2. After (recording)&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Noreen showcases:
1. Soaring Through Time&nbsp;
2. Photo Album&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Kylie showcases:
1. Inheritance Patterns (live performance)
2. The Scenic Route (recording)
&nbsp;
Host:&nbsp;Kyla Matsuura-Miller
Mentors: Kevin Tamanini and Johannes Luebbers
Producer &amp; Podcast Editor: Sarah Stancombe
Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

The Talent Season 2 2026 Composer Special

In this fifth episode of The Talent, host Kyla is joined by mentors Kevin Tamanini and Ben Messenger, who give feedback on performances Claire Xu (French Horn) and Avi Anchan (Piano). The young performers feature works by Mozart, Grieg, Rachmaninoff and more in their programmes.

 Claire performs: 
Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat Major, Mvt 1 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart  
Horn Concerto in B flat Major Mvt 3 by Reinhold Gliere 

With associate artist Christopher Nankervis.

 

Avi performs: 
Grieg - Wedding Day at Troldhaugen [op. 65 no. 6] 
Rachmaninoff Prelude in G minor [op. 23 no. 5] 
Rachmaninoff Moments Musicaux in E minor [op. 16 no. 4] 

 

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Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller 
Mentors: Kevin Tamanini 

Podcast Editor: Justine Milburn
Producer: Sarah Stancombe

Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey 

In this fifth episode of The Talent, host Kyla is joined by mentors Kevin Tamanini and Ben Messenger, who give feedback on performances Claire Xu (French Horn) and Avi Anchan (Piano). The young performers feature works by Mozart, Grieg, Rachmaninoff and more in their programmes.
&nbsp;Claire performs:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat Major, Mvt 1 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Horn Concerto in B flat Major Mvt 3 by Reinhold Gliere&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
With associate artist Christopher Nankervis.
&nbsp;
Avi performs:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Grieg - Wedding Day at Troldhaugen [op. 65 no. 6]&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rachmaninoff Prelude in G minor [op. 23 no. 5]&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rachmaninoff Moments Musicaux in E minor [op. 16 no. 4]&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
--&nbsp;
Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller&nbsp; Mentors: Kevin Tamanini&nbsp;
Podcast Editor: Justine Milburn Producer: Sarah Stancombe
Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey&nbsp;

The Talent Season 2 Ep. 5 - Hornist Claire Xu & Pianist Avi Anchan

On this episode of The Talent, trombonist Archer Bryett and pianist Lucas Cai take on the radio waves to perform works by Carl Vine, Grøndahl and more! They receive feedback from mentors Kevin Tamanini and Brett Kelly. 

Archer performed:
GRØNDAHL, Concerto for Trombone and Piano or Orchestra 


Lucas performed: 
Carl Vine: Piano Sonata No 1. 1st movement 
Enrique Granados: El Pelele (The Straw Man) 

 

Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller

Mentors: Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings

Producer: Sarah Stancombe

Podcast editor: Justine Milburn

Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

On this episode of The Talent, trombonist Archer Bryett and pianist Lucas Cai take on the radio waves to perform works by Carl Vine, Gr&oslash;ndahl and more! They receive feedback from mentors Kevin Tamanini and Brett Kelly.&nbsp;
Archer performed:
<ul>
<li>GR&Oslash;NDAHL, Concerto for Trombone and Piano or Orchestra </li>
</ul>
 Lucas performed:&nbsp;
<ul>
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</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Enrique Granados: El Pelele (The Straw Man)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Host:&nbsp;Kyla Matsuura-Miller
Mentors:&nbsp;Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings
Producer: Sarah Stancombe
Podcast editor: Justine Milburn
Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

The Talent Season 2 Ep. 4 - Archer Bryett & Lucas Cai 

We are back for episode 3, where host Kyla Matsuura-Miller is joined by mentors Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings to hear performances from pianists Martin Ma and Derek Wei.

 

Martin performs: 


Sergei Rachmaninoff – Étude Op. 39 No. 6, “Little Red Riding Hood” 


Frédéric Chopin – Rondo in C minor, Op. 1 

 

Derek performs: 
Schubert - Impromptu Op 142 No 3 
Liszt - Liebestraum No 3 

 

Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller 
Mentors: Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings
Producer and podcast editor: Sarah Stancombe 
Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey

We are back for episode 3, where host Kyla Matsuura-Miller is joined by mentors Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings to hear performances from pianists Martin Ma and Derek Wei.
&nbsp;
Martin performs:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">
Sergei Rachmaninoff &ndash; &Eacute;tude Op. 39 No. 6, &ldquo;Little Red Riding Hood&rdquo;&nbsp;
</li>
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Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Chopin &ndash; Rondo in C minor, Op. 1&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Derek performs:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Schubert - Impromptu Op 142 No 3&nbsp;</li>
<li>Liszt - Liebestraum No 3&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller&nbsp; Mentors: Kevin Tamanini and Julia Hastings Producer and podcast editor: Sarah Stancombe&nbsp; Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey

The Talent Season 2 Ep. 3 - Pianists Martin Ma & Derek Wei

This episode, Kyla is joined by Yiyun Gu who steps in for Kevin Tamanini, and guest mentor Roman Ponomariov. They hear performances from french horn player Oscar Xu and pianist Leonardo Hawco. After each performance the performers are interviewed by Kyla before receiving helpful feedback from the mentors. 

 

Oscar performs: 

Reinhold Glière-  Horn Concerto in B-flat Major, Op. 91 – First Movement 

With associate artist Christopher Nankervis 

 

Leonardo performs: 
Colonial Song by Percy Grainger 
In Dahomey "Cakewalk Smasher" by Percy Grainger 
Gum-Suckers March by Percy Grainger 

 

Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller

Mentors: Roman Ponomariov & Yiyun Gu

Producer & Podcast Editor: Sarah Stancombe

Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

This episode, Kyla is joined by Yiyun Gu who steps in for Kevin Tamanini, and guest mentor Roman Ponomariov. They hear performances from french horn player Oscar Xu and pianist Leonardo Hawco. After each performance the performers are interviewed by Kyla before receiving helpful feedback from the mentors.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Oscar performs:&nbsp;
Reinhold Gli&egrave;re-&nbsp; Horn Concerto in B-flat Major, Op. 91 &ndash; First Movement&nbsp;
With associate artist Christopher Nankervis&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Leonardo performs:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Colonial Song by Percy Grainger&nbsp;</li>
<li>In Dahomey "Cakewalk Smasher" by Percy Grainger&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gum-Suckers March by Percy Grainger&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Host: Kyla Matsuura-Miller
Mentors: Roman Ponomariov &amp; Yiyun Gu
Producer &amp; Podcast Editor: Sarah Stancombe
Sound engineers: Tom Hayman, Greg Matheson, Kieran McCoey, Mark Kerr

The Talent Season 2 Ep. 2 - Hornist Oscar Xu & Pianist Leonardo Hawco

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Since 2013 The Talent has been assisting young and emerging artists by providing live-to-air performance experience coupled with feedback from respected industry mentors.

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