Michael Hill International Violin Competition
The Michael Hill International Violin Competition aims to promote young violinists from all over the world who are launching their professional solo careers and are aspiring to establish themselves on the world stage; to recognise and encourage excellence and musical artistry, and to expand performance opportunities (including playing New Zealand repertoire).
The biennial competition is open to violinists of all nationalities aged 18-28, who apply in the first instance by recordings and CV. The top 18 violinists are selected by a panel of prominent New Zealand and Australian violinists and are flown to Queenstown for two semi-final rounds of unaccompanied and with piano works. The top 6 semi-finalists are advanced to the Chamber Music Round in Auckland’s Concert Chamber where they perform piano trios, and from there, the top 3 semi-finalists are advanced to the Final Round in the Auckland Town Hall, performing concerti with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
Find out more from the Michael Hill International Violin Competition website.
- Semi-final Round I
- On 4 June 2011 - 18 competitors have 25 minutes maximum to impress the judges in the Queenstown Memorial Hall.
- Semi-final Round II
- On 5 and 6 June 2011 - 18 competitors have another 40 minutes to try and become one of the six to make it to the next round.
- Semi-final Round III
- On 8 and 9 June 2011, the 6 remaining competitors perform at the Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber. These semi-final rounds will be broadcast both days at 8pm on Radio New Zealand Concert.
- Final
- 11 June 2011 at 7:30pm in Auckland Town Hall Great Hall, 3 competitors - in collaboration with The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. The final is being broadcast live on Radio New Zealand Concert.
Information
The Michael Hill International Violin Competition aims to promote young violinists from all over the world who are launching their professional solo careers and are aspiring to establish themselves on the world stage; to recognise and encourage excellence and musical artistry, and to expand performance opportunities (including playing New Zealand repertoire).
Coverage
Radio New Zealand Concert will be publishing audio on demand of the performances from the semi-finals and final. Semi-final round III will be broadcast at 8pm on both days, and the final will be broadcast live on air.