In Conversation At Melbourne Recital Centre

Welcome to the 2024 Baroque Competition. One of the most prestigious under 18 performance competitions in Australia, the Baroque Competition held in a venue boasting one of the best acoustics in the world. Formerly the Bach Competition for the last 14 years, this year's expansion into a rich musical period will allow young artists to explore the works of hundreds of composers. The Baroque Competition promises greater diversity in instrumentation on the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage, with the same prestigious cash prizes. 2024 FINALISTS Jessica Ma (15) violin Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Violin Sonata No.1 in G minor, BWV 1001 I. Adagio II. Fugue Ethan Chiao (16) cello Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Cello Suite No.5 in C minor, BWV 1011 I. Prelude IV. Sarabande Nicholas Feng (13) violin Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) 12 Fantasias for Violin without Bass, TWV 40:14-25 IX. Fantasia in B, TWV 40:22 Jun Gardiner (13) cello with Lieun Park (15) cello Jean-Baptiste Barrière (1707-1747) Sonata No.4 i