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.

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

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 Grainger (performed by pianist Samuel Zhong)--The Talent creditsHost: Jessica Carrascalao HeardProducer: Grace IpProduction intern: Athaya AnadutaPanel Operator: Jessica Carrascalao HeardPodcast Producer: Jessica Carrascalao Heard

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: Jessica Carrascalao Heard--With thanks to the Robert Salzer Foundation and Kawai Australia for their support.

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'ConnorPanel Operator: Frank PrainPodcast Producer: Jessica Carrascalao Heard