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 is an exciting live performance program which assists young performers at the start of their careers by broadcasting recitals by musicians who are currently studying at tertiary institutions or have recently graduated.

The Talent

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.

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.

The Talent Season 2 2026 Composer Special

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

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