As we approach the half-way mark for this season of The Talent, we hear performances from mezzo-soprano Hannah Kostros and pianist Ben Fu with programmes featuring Schumann, Liszt, and Stravinsky.  Host Heather Fletcher is joined by season mentor Dean Sky-Lucas. Hannah performs: -R.Schumann: Cycle of Five Songs: Gedichte der Königin Maria Stuart: Abschied von Frankreich (Farewell to France) Nach der Geburt ihres Sohnes (on the Birth of her Son) An die Königin Elisabeth (To Queen Elizabeth) Abschied von der Welt (Farewell to the World) Gebet (Prayer) -R.Schumann: Requiem Op.90 With associate artist Sam Colcheedas.  Ben performs: -F.Lizst (after F.Shubert): Litanies -I.Stravinksy (arr.G.Agosti): Firebird -- Host: Heather Fletcher Regular Mentor: Dean Sky-Lucas Producer: Jem Sherwill Sound Engineers: Joe Gofron, Kiran McCooey, Greg Matheson, Jackson Clarke Podcast Producer: Jem Sherwill<a href="https://3mbs.org.au/donate" rel="payment">Support the show: https://3mbs.org.au/donate</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Violinist Louise Turnbull and pianist Angela Yin

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.