Welcome to the 4MBS Podcast, Meet the Musicians!
This classical music podcast is an exploration in the life of a classical musician. Each episode explores a musicians formative years, their studies, their approach to key pieces in the repertoire, as well as their career and upcoming projects.
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MTM, Ep. 9 - A discussion with Australian Soprano, Miriam Allan
Let me introduce you to MTM's latest guest, the Australian Soprano Miriam Allan! Miriam has had an impressive career in the early music scene. She has sung with the Bach Collegium Japan, Gent’s Collegium Vocale, and with the French ensemble Les Arts Florissants. She has made many recordings of Bach’s Cantata’s, Monteverdi’s Madrigals, and Handel’s arias, some of which have won awards. In this episode, she retold some fascinating stories from her upbringing in Newcastle, she had some inspir...
18 Jul 2026
MTM, Ep.8 - A discussion with the cellist and Royal Academy of Music Student, Danushka Edirisinghe
Let us introduce you to Danushka Edirisinghe - cellist and student of the Royal Academy of Music. He is well on his way to becoming an exceptional musician! Danuska has already performed at the Barbican and Wigmore Halls. He has appeared on stage with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the London Sinfonia, and the London Symphony Orchestra, and later this year he – as well as member of New York’s Juilliard School – will be performing at the BBC Proms! In this episode, Danuska remin...
2 Jul 2026
MTM, Ep. 7 - A discussion with two pianists, Jayson Gillham and Iyad Sughyer
Ahead of their tour down under, our host James Haywood, caught up with the pianists Jayson Gillham and Iyad Sughyer. Of course we talked about their upcoming concert (no spoilers here though, you'll have to listen), the artists and pieces which have (and continue to) inspired them, their studies as well as their careers to date. Particularly fascinating was Iyad's stories about performing in Palestine, and Jayson's experience with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and what that has taugh...
17 May 2026
MTM, Ep. 6 - A discussion with the baritone and Artistic Director, Camilo Lopez
MTM is Back! In this latest episode, our host, James Haywood sat down with Voxalis Opera Artistic Director, Camilo Lopez. They spoke about his upbringing in Venezuela, his courageous journey to Australia, and his studies in Queensland. Camilo also shared his experiences as an Artistic Director of Voxalis Opera and also shared some details about their upcoming 2026 season. To learn more about Voxalis Opera's 2026 season, head to their website; or, follow them on social media. https://ww...
1 Mar 2026
MTM, Ep. 5 - A discussion with the violinist and professor Madeleine Mitchell
Excitingly, this episode of Meet the Musicians was recorded on location! In February 2026, James travelled to Paddington, London, to speak with the violinist, and Royal College of Music Professor, Madeleine Mitchell. Their discussion ran the whole gamut, from her upbringing in Essex, to her meeting (and interviewing) the legendary violinist Yehudi Menuhin, as well as her experience as an educator and international performing artist. Also discussed was Madeleine's time as a recording a...
23 Feb 2026
MTM, Ep. 2 - A discussion with the emerging composer and violinist, Abigail Lui
In this episode, broadcaster James Haywood sits down with local violinist and emerging composer, Abigail Lui. We discuss her studies, her approach to composition, as well as the creative impulses behind her latest compositions – Color of Time, and The Wayfarers (a work for piano trio). Were you inspired by Abigail’s insights into composition and musicianship? Follow her on Facebook and Instagram, or, visit her website: https://www.abigaillui.com/
5 Feb 2026
MTM, Ep. 1 Introducing Tom Holownia & Eleanor Adeney of One Equal Music
In the premiere episode of Meet the Musicians, Broadcaster James Haywood sits down with two rising stars in Queensland’s choral music scene — Tom Holownia and Eleanor Adeney of One Equal Music. Were you inspired by Tom and Eleanor’s Story? Head to their website to find out more about One Equal Music. https://www.oneequalmusic.org/ You can also follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
3 Feb 2026
Ep. 4 - A Discussion with Mezzo-Soprano Morgan Rosati
Another Episode .... another mezzo! In this episode of MTM, Morgan Rosati sat down with broadcaster James Haywood to discuss growing up in Italy, her musical training, as well as the highs and lows of pursuing a career in opera. If Morgan's insights have inspired you, be sure to follow her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/morganrosatimezzo
4 Oct 2025
Ep. 3 - A Discussion with emerging mezzo-soprano, Monica Ruggiero
A discussion with the emerging Mezzo Soprano, Monica Ruggiero. Monica talks about growing up in Milan, her studies at Melbourne's Royal College of the Arts (secondary school), and her favourite pieces from the operatic repertoire. Monica also touches on her upcoming performances in the Queensland Art Song Festival and her concert appearances with Voxalis Opera and Springboard Opera.
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