Musicmakers

Lotte Betts Dean - Episode 8

Lotte Betts-Dean born in Berlin, trained in Melbourne, and now living in London, Lotte Betts-Dean is an international Australian mezzo-soprano, specialising in chamber music, early music, and contemporary art song. She is passionate about cross-genre musical programming, and in this fascinating conversation unpacks her broad interests in music, diverse collaborations, and fascinating upbringing. Lotte Betts-Dean will be presenting some of her very own performances on Melbourne in Concert at 6PM Sunday 17 January, only on 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. This is the last in the 8-episode series of Musicmakers from 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. If you enjoyed this series and the Musicmakers feature broadcasts, please pass on your feedback to info@3mbs.org.au [info@3mbs.org.au]. *** Lotte’s music recommendations: Nick Drake: ‘Pink Moon’, ‘Things Behind the Sun’ Errollyn Warren: ‘In our lifetime’ Australian Contemporary composers: Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh Lisa Illean Connor D’netto German/Austrian composers: Hanns Eisler - ‘The Hollywood Song book’ Also check out Paul Hindemith, Paul Dessau, Victor Uhlmann & Ernst Krenek. Lotte also mentioned a number of works by Olivier Messaien ‘Turangalila Symphony’ ‘Cinq Rechants’ ‘Chants de terre et sciele’ *** Credits: This episode was written, hosted, and produced by Teddy Darling, with support from Adrian McEniery, Frank Prain, Stewart McMillan, and other staff members from 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. The Musicmakers theme music is 'Bahama Rhumba' from 'Latin American Dances' by John Carmichael, performed live on Melbourne in Concert by Justin Kenealy and Coady Green at 3MBS on 28 July 2019 in the Lady Marigold Southey Performance Studio.

Luke Severn - Episode 7

As a Melbourne-based cellist, composer, and musical director Luke Severn has worked with the Monash Academy Orchestra, Melbourne Sinfonia, many chamber ensembles, as well as in festivals and chamber music series throughout Australia, Europe and North America. In this personal interview with Teddy Darling, he opens up about his collaborations with his performance partner, the talented pianist Elyane Laussade, in their debut recording project and celebration of queer composers,the album Humanation, as well as how he is developing his own voice as an emerging Australian contemporary composer. Join Luke and Teddy live for the musical sequel to this interview with a full-length feature broadcast of Luke’s original music and live cello recordings on Melbourne in Concert at 6PM Sunday 3 January, only on 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. Coming up next in the Musicmakers series, Teddy Darling returns to London to conclude the Musicmakers series with Australian mezzo soprano Lotte Betts-Dean to discover her cross-genre style of voice, her programming inspirations, and her musical journey as the daughter of Australian composer Brett Dean. *** Luke’s music recommendations: Singers Edith Piaf (French cabaret singer) Dmitri Hvorastovsky (Russian baritone) Adele (singer songwriter) & look for the music that makes you melt! Tune into to the feature broadcast with Luke Severn at 103.5FM, on digital, or stream it live at 3mbs.org.au. Or listen to it on-demand after it airs at 3mbs.org.au/programs/melbourne-in-concert *** Credits: This episode was written, hosted, and produced by Teddy Darling, with support from Adrian McEniery, Frank Prain, Stewart McMillan, and other staff members from 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. The Musicmakers theme music is 'Bahama Rhumba' from 'Latin American Dances' by John Carmichael, performed live on Melbourne in Concert by Justin Kenealy and Coady Green at 3MBS on 28 July 2019 in the Lady Marigold Southey Performance Studio.

Charlotte Miles - Episode 6

The 2019 3MBS Young Performer of the Year, and the older sister of last week’s guest, Charlotte Miles earned her LMUS at 12 years old, came second in The Talent 3MBS at 14, and now 17 years old, she’s the youngest- ever student to be admitted to the Australian National Academy of Music. She has toured overseas with the Australian Youth Orchestra, placed in national and international music performance competitions, and is already demonstrating the kind of mature and developed technique of a musician twice her age. In this episode of Musicmakers, Teddy Darling and Charlotte Miles discuss her experiences at ANAM, cello technique, and her thoughts on live music and concert performance. Join Charlotte and Teddy live for the musical sequel to this interview with a full-length feature broadcast of Charlotte’s music on Melbourne in Concert at 6PM Sunday 20 December, only on 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. Coming up next on the podcast, Teddy Darling is joined by the Australian cellist and composer Luke Severn, to chat about his queer recording project Humanation, as well as the importance of collaboration and friendships in his practice as a concert and ensemble performer. *** Charlotte’s music recommendations: Symphony No. 6 and Symphony No.4 by Gustav Mahler; Ein Heldenleben by Richard Strauss; Cantilena Pacifica (5th movement of String Quartet No.2) by Richard Meale; Mother Goose Suite by Maurice Ravel. Tune into to the feature broadcast with Charlotte Miles at 103.5FM, on digital, or stream it live at 3mbs.org.au. Or listen to it on-demand after it airs at 3mbs.org.au/programs/melbourne-in-concert. Follow Charlotte's musical journey on instagram at @charlottemilescello. *** Credits: This episode was written, hosted, and produced by Teddy Darling, with support from Adrian McEniery, Frank Prain, Stewart McMillan, and other staff members from 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. This episode features the following music with the permission of the artists: Sonata for Violin and Cello by Dmitri Shostakovich, performed by Louisa Breen (piano) and Charlotte Miles (cello) live at ANAM 2019 Recitals. Variations on a Theme by Paganini by Hans Bottermund/Janos Starker, performed by Charlotte Miles. 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano by Nadia Boulanger, performed by Charlotte Miles. The Musicmakers theme music is 'Bahama Rhumba' from 'Latin American Dances' by John Carmichael, performed live on Melbourne in Concert by Justin Kenealy and Coady Green at 3MBS on 28 July 2019 in the Lady Marigold Southey Performance Studio.

Jamie Miles - Episode 5

At just 15 years old Jamie Miles is the youngest musicmaker in this podcast series - but don’t underestimate him, he may be still in high school but he’s a rising star in the making! Meet him at this very important stage of his musical journey to hear about his upbringing as a musical native, his exciting ideas about the nature and role of music, and explore his first major work of composition, his Suite for Solo Viola, in this interview with Teddy Darling. Join Jamie and Teddy live for the musical sequel to this interview with a full-length feature broadcast of Jamie’s music on Melbourne in Concert at 6PM Sunday 6 December, only on 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. Coming up next in the Musicmakers series, Teddy Darling meets the other half of the Miles Duo to explore the exciting cello adventures of Jamie’s older sister, Charlotte miles. *** Jamie’s music recommendations: Viola Sonata by Rebecca Clark. Tune into to the feature broadcast with Jamie Miles at 103.5FM, on digital, or stream it live at 3mbs.org.au.. Or listen to it on-demand after it airs at 3mbs.org.au/programs/melbourne-in-concert *** Credits: This episode was written, hosted, and produced by Teddy Darling, with support from Adrian McEniery, Frank Prain, Stewart McMillan, and other staff members from 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. This episode features the following music with the permission of the artists: ‘Suite for Solo Viola’ (excerpts) written and performed by Jamie Miles live at the Lady Marigold Southey Performance Studio 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. ‘Suite for Solo Viola’ (excerpts) written by Max Reger and performed by Jamie Miles. 'Suite for Viola and Piano' (1919) by Ernest Bloch (excerpts), performed by Konrad Olszewski and Jamie Miles. 'Sonata for Viola and Piano in F Minor' (No.1) by Johannes Brahms (excerpts) performed by Konrad Olszewski and Jamie Miles. ‘Grotesque’ by Rebecca Clark, performed by the Miles Duo (Jamie Miles viola and Charlotte Miles cello).

Brown and Breen - Episode 4

Brown & Breen are an Australian piano duo who have shared their passion for Australian music from the Sydney Opera House to the concert halls of Boston, Bonnie Brown and Louisa Breen have toured Australian piano music and worked with some of the most iconic composers of our time. They get together, from Paris and Melbourne respectively, to chat about the challenges of piano performance, their love for Australian music, and their latest projects, in this interview with Teddy Darling. Join Bonnie, Louisa, and Teddy live for the musical sequel to this interview with a full-length feature broadcast of piano music by Brown & Breen on Melbourne in Concert at 6PM Sunday 6 December, only on 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. Coming up next in the Musicmakers series, Teddy Darling meets 15-year old violist Jamie Miles - the first in a two-part episode special covering Jamie and Charlotte Miles, unpacking the challenges and opportunities of being youth musicmakers and a performance duo. *** Bonnie’s music recommendations Heitor Villa Lobos - Prolez de Bebe, Brazilian Ciclo Ginastera (Argentina) - First Piano Sonata, 3 Argentinian Dances Lorenzo-Fernandez Louisa’s music recommendations Hugo Wolff (song composer) - Merike Lieder, Italian Serenade for String Quartet Walzlav Martinu - Cello Sonatas and Viola Sonata Leos Janacek - Piano works Loell Lieberman - Duo sonatas, Gargoyles, Nocturnes Facebook: @brownandbreen / https://www.facebook.com/brownandbreen [https://www.facebook.com/brownandbreen] Instagram: @brownbreenpianoduo Website: https://www.brownandbreen.com [https://www.brownandbreen.com] Check out the behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Peter Sculthorpe’s Island Songs for piano duo and didgeridoo, in this short documentary by Ron Brown: https://vimeo.com/showcase/3368531/video/96056152 [https://vimeo.com/showcase/3368531/video/96056152] Tune into to the feature broadcast with Brown & Breen at 103.5FM, on digital, or stream it live at 3mbs.org.au. Or listen to it on-demand after it airs at 3mbs.org.au/programs/melbourne-in-concert *** Credits: This episode was written, hosted, and produced by Teddy Darling, with support from Adrian McEniery, Frank Prain, Stewart McMillan, and other staff members from 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne. This episode features the following music with the permission of the artists: ‘Island Songs’ by Peter Sculthorpe, performed by Bonnie Brown, Louisa Breen, and Russell Smith (Didgeridoo) ‘Lake Dreaming’ by Ross Edwards, performed by Bonnie Brown & Louisa Breen (pianos).