2020 – Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition

Emeritus Professor Larry Sitsky AO – Instrumental Adjudicator

Larry Sitsky was born in Tianjin (formerly Tientsin), China, of Russian-Jewish émigré parents. His first studies at university were in

Joanne (Jo) Batterham is a relative newcomer to Townsville having recently moved from Brisbane. Jo has been a piano teacher

Maree Kilpatrick grew up in the South Burnett, working as an accompanist in the local Eisteddfod from her early teens.

Merlyn performs opera, oratorio, Lieder, chamber music and contemporary music to great acclaim throughout Australia and Europe. She has also

Catherine Davis was educated at the Conservatorium High in Sydney and the Royal Academy of Music, London, where she won

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

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