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We sat down with Sarah Watkins and Gracie Francis – our collaborative pianists for the 2024 National String Competition – to talk about what it’s like to work with a large number of young artists with a limited amount of rehearsal time…the challenges, the joys and the myriad of things that both competitor and accompanist…
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Sergey Malov, 2011 Michael Hill winner has charmed audiences across Aotearoa following his recent return tour and participation in the Adam Chamber Music Festival. He took some time to talk to Bryan Crump on RNZ Concert during his visit – To listen to their interview – click HERE.
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Festival Director, Anne Rodda speaks to The Violin Channel about The Whakatipu Music Festival as an adaptation to the Michael Hill International Violin Competition and the incredible platform the festival offers.
The Michael Hill International Violin Competition has raised the bar for violinists and string players in this country – inspiring our upcoming young players to reach for the stars. It has also been a positive step on the career paths of previous winners, with many now holding prestigious roles in world-class orchestras and enjoying international careers as solo performers.
~ Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
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So the Review from the @NZHerald is out... BUT
- it`s behind their paywall, which is probably a sign it`s a spectacular review!! (Mr Dart knows his stuff!)
But for those who haven`t paid for an online subscription to this newspaper - please share your own `review` in the comments below!
And if you`d like to revisit or see the Grand Finale for yourself - it`s up on our youtube.com/@MHIVC channel and our website homepage...
Tell us what you thought of the Grand Final in the comments below!
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Jun 12
Get your vote in for the Michael Hill International Violin Competition`s famous Audience Prize. ALL 16 competitors are eligible to win.
Rank the players in order of your most ‘preferred’, with 1 being your favourite.
Follow the link in bio
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Jun 10
ATTN: The finalists for the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition are...
Lorenz Karls (Sweden/ Austria)
Claire Wells (USA/Germany)
Yeyeong Jenny Jin (South Korea/USA)
The Grand Finale performance will call on each competitor to perform their chosen concerto with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Andrew Litton.
The Grand Finale will take place on Saturday 10 June, 7.30pm - Auckland Town Hall.
Please see LINK IN BIO for booking information.
@yjennyjin @claire.wells #LorenzKarls
Jun 8
Semi-Finalists announced as the Michael Hill International Violin Competition travels from Queenstown to Auckland
See our website for details - link in bio
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Jun 5
