22 - 26 July, 2016
Open Instrumental
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Open Vocal
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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.
Vocal
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Instrumental
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Young Instrumental
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School Ensembles
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Adjudicators
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Cheryl Barker AO – Vocal Adjudicator
Cheryl Barker AO has established a distinguished Operatic Career throughout the UK, Europe,USA and Australasia. She has performed for the
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Spiros Rantos – Instrumental Adjudicator
Spiros was born in Corfu, Greece and studied in Athens, Vienna, Austria and Bloomington USA with Prof. Melkus, Odnopossoff and
Accompanists
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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
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Robert Manley – Accompanist
Robert completed a Bachelor of Music with Honours at the University of Queensland, graduating with a University Medal in 2011. He
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Rhodri Clark – Accompanist
The Welsh pianist Rhodri Clarke performs as a chamber musician, collaborative pianist and soloist. After graduating with first class honours