Yesterday, the second semi-final rounds of the Competitions were held. The format of the competition required that each semi-finalist performed two separate recitals over the two days of semi-finals, consisting of contrasting works representing different genres of musical styles and include at least one work by a New Zealand composer.  What a treat for our small but keen audience and for our adjudicators. We want to thank the competitors again for their incredible performances over the last two…

Through commitment to the young musicians we serve, we are presenting a nimble event - short on audience due to capacity restrictions with the New Zealand government's Covid management framework, but high on talent and incredible repertoire. Last night, we hosted a welcome event at the Lewis Eady showroom, with our competitors and limited selected guests, to officially kick off the Competitions. With a warm welcome, Anne Rodda and John Eady articulated words of encouragement, expressed respect for…