Concert Watch

The Young Musicians of Excellence will give two concerts in 2008:

Saturday 3 May at St. John's, Southbank at 7.00pm
Sunday 9 November at City of Glen Eira Auditorium at 2.00pm

The Performers

Young Musicians of Excellence is a unique group of Australian performers. As soloists, and together as Young Musicians of Excellence, they enchant audiences around the world. Coming from diverse cultural backgrounds, these young artists aged from four years, combine the freshness and spontaneity with a love of sharing music with others. The all study piano with Nehama Patkin and most play a second instrument and, in some cases, even a third. All members of the YME are encouraged to explore different styles and to be creative. They are given numerous opportunities to perform in professional situations, including several major concerts each year for charity. Their versatility means they can perform as a small ensemble of a full orchestra.

These young musicians have performed for many organizations including St. Kilda and Caulfield Rotary Clubs, Australia Day celebrations, City of Glen Eira 's Swing into Spring festivals and The National Council of Jewish Women. They received standing ovations at the Order of Australian Annual dinner in 1998, other venues have included the Melbourne Concert Hall, The National Gallery, Alexander Theatre at Monash University , The Victorian Arts Center, The Hyatt and Hilton Hotels in both Cairns and Melbourne.

Children of the Third Millennium was the title of a concert given by these young musicians at Yarra Grange in February 2000. Over 800 people enjoyed music making of the highest quality.

Five Concerto Collection concerts have been produced by Nehama Patkin featuring many of Young Musicians of Excellence as soloists with a symphony orchestra. The 6 th will be held in the Melbourne Town Hall on September 18 th 2pm 2004.