Meet our Rising Star for 2025
18 June 2025.
We're delighted to announce 15-year-old Anna Bosveld, a talented pianist from Wynyard in Tasmania's North West, as the TSO Rising Star for 2025.
The annual Rising Star competition is open to Tasmanian musicians aged 22 and under and is designed to unearth and support talent across the state.
The prize includes the $2500 Tim Bugg AM Rising Star Award – made possible by a fund established to honour the memory of Tim Bugg, a former TSO Board member and lifelong advocate for young professionals.
'It's something I've dreamed of'
Anna’s mum introduced her to piano at age five and she now studies with Somerset-based teacher Lyn Loudon. She performs regularly with a local string ensemble.
‘To be the TSO Rising Star of 2025 is such an honour,’ Anna says. ‘Even just auditioning alongside such talented musicians was a valuable experience. I’m incredibly thankful to the TSO for this opportunity – it’s something I’ve dreamed of.’
‘I am currently preparing for my Certificate of Performance exam, and I hope that after I complete my studies at school I can continue to pursue music at the UTAS Conservatorium,’ Anna says.
Selected from an exceptionally strong field of applicants, Anna impressed the judging panel with her technique and expressiveness.
‘Anna is a gifted young musician with extraordinary potential, and we’re proud to support her journey,’ our CEO Caroline Sharpen says.
'The audience will love her focus, musicality and skill'
Describing Anna as a ‘wunderkind’, TSO Director of Artistic Development Kim Waldock says she looks forward to see where her talents lead her.
‘We have a wunderkind in North West Tassie who is clearly a rising talent. I know audiences will love her focus, musicality and skill – she is quite extraordinary!’ Kim says.
Anna was praised by the TSO Rising Star judging panel for her technique and expressiveness.
She begins most mornings with practice at 6am and continues after school, preparing for her upcoming Certificate of Performance exam.
Anna hopes to continue her studies at the University of Tasmania Conservatorium of Music.
Outside of music, Anna enjoys outdoor activities and academic subjects including Science and Maths. She also draws strength and inspiration from her Christian faith, which has been an important source of motivation throughout her musical journey.
TSO Rising Star for 2025 Anna Bosveld. Photo by Caleb Miller, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
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