2016

Read the reviews of Open Vocal and Open Instrumental GALA Concerts

Video Chat with Cheryl Barker AO

As part of the events for this year’s competition, we were privileged to be able to hold a candid Q&A session with one of Australia’s greatest sopranos, and our vocal adjudicator, Cheryl Barker. This was a fantastic chance to get an insight into the operatic world, hosted by our very own artistic director, Katy Frewen-Lord.

We know you will hang on to her every word in this recording (in 2 parts):

The Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition would like to thank Cheryl Barker most sincerely for being our vocal adjudicator these past two years and for taking the time to hold this Q&A with us.

Adjudicators

Cheryl Barker – Vocal Adjudicator

One of the finest Sopranos to emerge from Australia, Cheryl Barker AO has established a distinguished opera career throughout the

Spiros Rantos – Instrumental Adjudicator

Spiros was born in Corfu, Greece and studied in Athens, Vienna, Austria and Bloomington USA with Prof. Melkus, Odnopossoff and

Open Instrumental

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — 1st - James Dong, Sydney | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — 2nd - Jack Bailey, Scone / UK | Accompanist: Robert Manley

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — 3rd - Yebin Yoo, Melbourne | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Finalists with Officials and Accompanists

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Yebin Yoo, Audience Choice Award Winner with Sponsor Iain McDougall, Triple t

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Tiffany Cheng, Most Promising String Player Award with Sponsor Stephen Frewen-Lord, AUSTA Nth Qld

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Nicholas Kennedy, Most Promising Pianist with Sponsor Anne Brook, on behalf of Anne Brook and Alan Stephenson

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Most Promising Brass-Woodwind Player Award Anna Maree Coe with Competition Director Katy Frewen-Lord on behalf of Angelene Bourne Woodwind & Brass

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Most Promising Brass-Woodwind Award Anna Maree Coe, Brisbane | Accompanist: Robert Manley

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Most Outstanding Musician from Nth Qld - Joy Rutledge Award Andrew Fong, Townsville | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Most Promising String Player Award - Tiffany Cheng, Melbourne | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Xueer Xiao, Melbourne | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Stella Ai Sook Back, Melbourne | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — David Freisberg, Brisbane | Accompanist: Robert Manley

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Josh Dema, Melbourne | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Most Promising Pianist - Nicholas Kennedy, Sydney | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Emma Morrison, Melbourne | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Jovan Pantelich, Melbourne | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Yena Choi, Gold Coast | Accompanist: Robert Manley

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Linda Jean Gilbert, Taree | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Annie Larsen, Brisbane | Accompanist: Robert Manley

Open Vocal

Instrumental

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — 1st - Zac Wang , Melbourne | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarki

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Equal 2nd - Nicholas Kennedy, Sydney (Piano) | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Equal 2nd - Nicholas Kennedy, Sydney (Violoncello) | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Equal 3rd - Stephanie Smith, Townsville | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Equal 3rd - Emma Morrison, Melbourne | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Arties Music Encouragement Award - Venue Vu, Melbourne | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Highly Commended - Linda Jean Gilbert, Taree | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarki

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Marisa Renjia Lee, Singapore | Accompanist: Chern Ling Boey-Lee

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Section 3 Entrants with Adjudicator Spiros Rantos

Young Instrumental

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Section 5 - Young Performers Solo with Adjudicator Spiros Rantos and Sponsor Christine Pulvirenti, MTAQ

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — 1st - Yena Gook, Brisbane | Accompanist: Robert Manley

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — 2nd - Reuben Tsang, Cairns | Accompanist: Koko Julian

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — 3rd - Michael Carroll, Townsville | Accompanist: Maxine Newman

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Highly Commended - Marisa Renjia Lee, Singapore | Accompanist: Chern Ling Boey-Lee

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Highly Commended - Olivia Adcock, Townsville | Accompanist: Sandra Adcock

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Jasmine Lee, Townsville | Accompanist: Robert Manley | Youth Development Award

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Venus Yu, Melbourne | Accompanist: Rhodri Clarke

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Michelle Heijneman, Townsville | Accompanist: Julia Burnett

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Francesca Adcock, Townsville | Accompanist: Sandra Adcock

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Ingrid Miller, Townsville | Accompanist: Robert Manley

Vocal

Section 4 - Vocal Entrants with Adjudicator Cheryl Barker AO, and Accompanist Maryleigh Hand — Section 4 - Vocal Entrants with Adjudicator Cheryl Barker AO, Accompanist Maryleigh Hand and Sponsor Margery Jorgensen

1st - Cassandra Wright, Brisbane | Accompanist: Maryleigh Hand

2nd - Mikayla Tate, Sydney | Accompanist: Maryleigh Hand

3rd - Bianca Bacchiella, Townsville |Accompanist: Maryleigh Hand

Christina The, Perty | Accompanist: Maryleigh Hand — Christina The, Perth | Accompanist: Maryleigh Hand

Krishna Patel, Townsville | Accompanist Maryleigh Hand Arties Music Encouragement Award — Krishna Patel, Townsville | Accompanist Maryleigh Hand | Arties Music Encouragement Award

Jacalyn Adcock, Townsville | Accompanist Maryleigh Hand Arties Music Encouragement Award — Jacalyn Adcock, Townsville | Accompanist Maryleigh Hand | Arties Music Encouragement Award

School Ensembles

Accompanists

Maryleigh Hand – Vocal Accompanist

Originally a language teacher, Maryleigh’s passion for music and words inspired her to become an accompanist and vocal coach. At

Robert Manley – Accompanist

Robert completed a Bachelor of Music with Honours at the University of Queensland, graduating with a University Medal in 2011. He

Rhodri Clark – Accompanist

The Welsh pianist Rhodri Clarke performs as a chamber musician, collaborative pianist and soloist. After graduating with first class honours