2023 – Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition

Calvin Bowman – Accompanist

Dr Calvin Bowman studied organ with John O’Donnell, and piano with Donald Thornton at the University of Melbourne. He undertook

Ms Ingrid Sakurovs has been a staff member at the Sydney Conservatorium for more than 15 years, where she works

Sarka Budinska is a graduate from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Czech Republic. During her studies Sarka collaborated

Richard McIntyre, OAM, is considered one of Australia’s leading Chamber and Orchestral instrumentalists of his generation, Richard has enjoyed a

Crystal Smith is an emerging young musician based on the Gold Coast. She enjoys working with other musicians of every

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