Take a look at the many years Malko winners also this year’s jury member, Mei-Ann Chen member when she won in 2005.

"There are so many women in the orchestras, and it's exciting for them to see a women at the podium, too!" According to 24-year-old Malko contestant Chloe Rooke, time is ripe for a new form of leadership which calls for a greater diversity in the role of the conductor.

It’s always tough to be cut off by the great gong when you’re just about to make great music! See how this year’s Malko contestants react when they find out that their time on stage has expired…

Malko contestant Bar Avni-Pallentin invites us into her study room to show how she develops her interpretations of the music and how she sees her relationship with the orchestra and the audience.