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With a prize package valued at over NZ$100,000, the Michael Hill International Violin Competition shapes the artistry of 16 of the world\u2019s finest young violinists. It delivers violinists and audiences alike a sublime, unique experience.<\/p>\n

From concert stages in sub-tropical Auckland and alpine Queenstown, New Zealand, the globe\u2019s best young violinists deliver platinum-plated performances over eight magnificent days.<\/p>\n

The World\u2019s Best Emerging Violin Talent in the World\u2019s Most Unique Location.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_wp_custommenu title=”About Us” nav_menu=”54″ el_class=”menu-list-sidebar”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1588677253844{padding-top: 75px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}”][vc_column width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”1017″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”image-square-shadow-distance”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”7\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Message from Anne Rodda, Executive Director:” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25px|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]We New Zealanders appreciate and lament our geographic distance from the rest of the world. This year we have been fortunate that whilst the Covid-19 pandemic rages elsewhere, so far it has not devastated our island nation at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. We are missing our loved ones and colleagues who are restricted from entering our closed borders.<\/p>\n

As a response to Covid, the Michael Hill International Violin Competition Charitable Trust has looked to see where we can be helpful and to contribute to our fragile economy and to the very unusual environment young artists here and offshore are experiencing. We have created several new initiatives out of this analysis and are pleased to share them.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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