3 min 23 sec, FLV FORMAT

Nurturing Giftedness

Visions looks at giftedness in child musicians and showcases the talents of fourteen year old concert pianist Tiffany Poon.  We speak to Professor Gary McPherson, Director of the Melbourne Conservatorium, who has been researching the psychological and personal qualities and environmental contexts of children who exhibit extraordinary skill and artistry in music performance.

More information

For more information on the 'Music, Mind & Wellbeing' program, head to http://cmmw.unimelb.edu.au

You can visit Tiffany Poon's official website at http://tiffanypoon.com/

Credits

Produced by Katherine Smith
Camera by Clive Banfield
Editing by Robert Cross
With thanks to the Melbourne Recital Centre and Tiffany Poon.