Rising Stars

Supported by ArtsNational Newcastle and the Newcastle branch of the Music Teachers Association NSW

The Rising Stars program returns in 2026. The program encourages and supports outstanding younger performers in the region (Newcastle/Hunter Regions/Central Coast), and features a concert presentation by inspiring young performers with Erin Sweetman on piano. This concert is supported by ArtsNational Newcastle and the Newcastle branch of Music Teachers Association NSW. All events are open seating.

Performing Artists

Erin Sweetman

Gabrielle Wikstrom | violin
Sienna Copaceanu | cello
Kaytlin Copaceanu | violin
Lily Szabó | vocal

Program

Sienna Copaceanu and Erin Sweetman
Joseph HAYDN
Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major (1st Mvt)
Ernest BLOCH
Prayer from Jewish Life 

Gabrielle Wikstrom and Erin Sweetman:
Dmitri KABALEVSKY (1904 – 1897)
Violin Concerto in C major, Op.48
II. Andante cantabile
Charles-Camille SAINT-SAËNS (1835 – 1921)
Danse macabre

Lily Szabó (sopranol) and Erin Sweetman (piano)
Giovanni Battista DRAGHI (PERGOLESI)
“Stizzoso, mio stizzoso”
From La Serva Padrona 
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791)
“Abendempfindung”
Richard STRAUSS (1864-1949)
“Du meines Herzens Krönelein”
Alan Jay LERNER (1918-1986) & Frederick LOEWE (1901-1988)
“I could have danced all night”
From My Fair Lady

SIenna Copaceanu and Kaytlin Copaceanu
Gioachino ROSSINI
Overture from The Barber of Seville
Astor PIAZZOLLA
Libertango

.Order of works and program may change without notice.