Bigger Than the Both of Us

David Hobson and Brian Nankervis

A show hosted by David Hobson and Brian Nankervis that celebrates and explores the nuts and bolts of creative activities, through the lives of those who create. David is a performer working extensively in Opera, Musical Theatre and television. He is currently on a national tour with Marina Prior in their show ’The Two Of Us’. Brian has been writing, producing and co hosting the SBS music trivia series, ‘RocKwiz’ since 2005. He currently co hosts, with Jacinta Parsons, 'The Friday Revue’ on ABC Radio Melbourne.

Episodes

  1. Tyler Coppin: Actor

    29/08/2023

    Tyler Coppin: Actor

    Tyler Coppin is an American-Australian actor, playwright and American dialect coach. Migrating to Australia aged 19, Tyler graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art and lives in Melbourne. His stage appearances include The Child Catcher in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, Robert Helpmann in Tyler’s one-man play ‘Lyrebird: Tales of Helpmann’, Puck in Opera Australia’s production of Benjamin Britten's ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’ directed by Baz Luhrmann and as Vice Principal Panch in ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’, for which he won a Helpmann Award. Television and film roles include ‘Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King’, ‘Neighbours’, Hacksaw Ridge and ‘Mad Max 2’. Tyler is one of Australia’s earliest and most respected American accent coaches, beginning during the 80’s wave of Australian actors to Hollywood and continuing to work with clients like Joel Edgerton, Magda Szubanski and Ben Mendelsohn. Music in this episode: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang)  - David Hobson, Rachael BeckChild Catcher Song (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) - Tyler CoppinMad Max 2 - Short Sound ClipDance To The Rhythm Of Christ - Love PartyMidsummer Nights Dream, Puck’s  Epilogue (Benjamin Britten) - Tyler Coppin as PuckLiving In The Seventies - SkyhooksPot Of Gold Clip - Pot Of GoldShakespeare Sonnet 30 - Tyler Coppin Follow Tyler here: https://www.tylercoppin.com/#aboutPage Follow Brian here: https://www.instagram.com/briannankervis/ and here: https://www.abc.net.au/melbourne/programs/songsandstories Follow RocKwiz here: https://www.facebook.com/RocKwizOfficialpage/ Follow David here: https://www.facebook.com/davidhobsontenor/  and here https://www.instagram.com/davidhobbo/?hl=en David's tour website here: ⁠https://www.marinaprioranddavidhobson.com⁠ Title music: Bigger Than the Both of Us by David Hobson and Phil Buckle

    1h 3m
  2. Ronald Farren-Price: Concert Pianist

    02/07/2023

    Ronald Farren-Price: Concert Pianist

    Ronald Farren-Price is a renowned pianist, pedagogue and mentor. Ronald, who turns ninety-three on July 2, 2023, has led a rich life embracing classical music. Growing up in Brisbane, he made his concert debut aged thirteen with the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra.  Ronald was encouraged to move to Melbourne to study with Lindsay Biggins. In 1949 the Chilean virtuoso Claudio Arrau offered the young Ronald a scholarship and so began an international career as a highly regarded piano recitalist. Ronald has performed to enthralled audiences in Australia, America, Asia and across Europe. He was the first Australian musician invited to perform in the former Soviet Union.  From 1986 to 1990 Ron was Dean of Music at the University of Melbourne. Ronald continues to teach today, inspiring students with his passion and knowledge. Music in this episode: Beethoven: Sonata:14 in C Sharp Minor – Ronald Farren-Price Beethoven:  Symphony No.9 in D Minor. Berlin Philharmoniker, Herbert Von Karajan Bach: Italian Concerto in F major – Walter Gieseking Bach: Cantata BMV 147:6 Herz und Mund und Tat und leben -  John Eliot Gardiner, Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists. Chopin: 12 Etudes, Op:10, No.12 in C Minor. ‘Revolutionary’ – Vladimir Ashkenazy Beethoven: Polonaise in C Minor Op.89 - Ronald Farren-Price Chopin: Nocturne in D flat Major, Op 27, No. 2 - Anna Goldsworthy Stravinsky: The Rite Of Spring, Piano Reduction for Four Hands – Ronald and Rosslyn Farren-Price Ronald Farren Price: Chopin Ballade, Op.52, No.4 in F Minor Faure: Requiem in D Minor Op.48  VII. In Paradisium – Academy of St Martin In The Fields Read more about Ronald here: http://www.move.com.au/artist/ronald-farren-price Follow Brian here: https://www.instagram.com/briannankervis/ and here: https://www.abc.net.au/melbourne/programs/songsandstories Follow RocKwiz here: https://www.facebook.com/RocKwizOfficialpage/ Follow David here: https://www.facebook.com/davidhobsontenor/  and here https://www.instagram.com/davidhobbo/?hl=en David's tour website here: ⁠https://www.marinaprioranddavidhobson.com⁠ Title music: Bigger Than the Both of Us by David Hobson and Phil Buckle

    1h 6m
  3. Sofie Laguna: Author

    24/06/2023

    Sofie Laguna: Author

    Author Sofie Laguna has been thrilling readers of all ages since she put a law degree on hold and said no to another six year old’s fairy party. From the picture book 'My Yellow Blanky' and children’s book 'Bill’s Best Day' in 2002 to award winning novels for adults … 'One Foot Wrong' (2008), 'The Eye of the Sheep' (2014), 'The Choke' (2017) and 2020’s 'Infinite Splendours'. Sofie studied law at the University of New South Wales, before moving to Melbourne to train as an actor. She worked for a number of years as an actor at the same time as completing a Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing at the RMIT. Sofie is now an author writing for both adults and children. Sofie's website: http://sofielaguna.com/ Follow Sofie here: https://www.instagram.com/sofielagunabooks/?hl=en Follow Brian here: https://www.instagram.com/briannankervis/ and here: https://www.abc.net.au/melbourne/programs/songsandstories Follow RocKwiz here: https://www.facebook.com/RocKwizOfficialpage/ Follow David here: https://www.facebook.com/davidhobsontenor/ and here https://www.instagram.com/davidhobbo/?hl=en David's tour website here: ⁠https://www.marinaprioranddavidhobson.com⁠ Title music: Bigger Than the Both of Us by David Hobson and Phil Buckle

    1h 9m
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About

A show hosted by David Hobson and Brian Nankervis that celebrates and explores the nuts and bolts of creative activities, through the lives of those who create. David is a performer working extensively in Opera, Musical Theatre and television. He is currently on a national tour with Marina Prior in their show ’The Two Of Us’. Brian has been writing, producing and co hosting the SBS music trivia series, ‘RocKwiz’ since 2005. He currently co hosts, with Jacinta Parsons, 'The Friday Revue’ on ABC Radio Melbourne.

Information

  • Creator
    David Hobson and Brian Nankervis
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David Hobson and Brian Nankervis
  • Show Website
    Bigger Than the Both of Us