- Michael Hill International Violin Competition
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The Michael Hill International Violin Competition is a biennial music competition for violinists aged between 18 and 28.[1] It was originally founded by Michael Hill in 2001[2] as the Michael Hill World Violin Competition.[3] Hill remains a major sponsor,[4] claiming that "It is my dream that New Zealand will one day become a much more balanced society with not just wonderful sport – but also wonderful classical music."[5] In 2004, the event became a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions.[3][5]
The event is held in New Zealand, with the first two semi-final rounds of competition conducted in Queenstown and the third and final rounds held in Auckland.[6] There is a total prize pool of NZ$100,000, with the winner receiving $40,000. In 2009, the events gained about $500,000 worth of sponsorship.[7]
Special guests at the competition have included Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark,[8] and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson.[5]
Contents
Laureates
2001
2003
- Natalia Lomeiko [9]
- Kristian Winther
- Korbinian Altenberger
2005
- Feng Ning [8]
- Yvonne Lam
- Bartosz Woroch
2007
- Bella Hristova [10]
- Yuuki Wong
- Stefan Hempel
2009
See also
References
- ^ "An Asian flavour at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2009". Asia New Zealand Foundation. http://www.asianz.org.nz/our-work/arts-community/-limelight/violin-comp. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ "Michael Hill International Violin Competition - The Michael Hill Story". http://www.michaelhillinternationalviolincompetition.com/index.php/pi_pageid/106. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- ^ a b "World Federation of International Music Competitions". World Federation of International Music Competitions. http://www.fmcim.org/comp/city.php?type=org-jv&org_id=281&lang=en&menu=1. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- ^ "Giving back more important than rich list: Hill". The Southland Times. Stuff.co.nz. 24 July 2008. http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/547685. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
- ^ a b c "Josef Spacek Wins Michael Hill Violin Competition" (Press release). Michael Hill International Violin Competition. 12 June 2010. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0906/S00137.htm. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
- ^ "Michael Hill International Violin Competition - 2011 Competition - General Information". http://www.michaelhillinternationalviolincompetition.com/index.php/pi_pageid/152. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- ^ Daly-Peoples, John (12 June 2009). "Czech violinist wins Michael Hill competition". National Business Review. http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/czech-violinist-wins-michael-hill-competition-103656. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
- ^ a b "Feng Ning wins Michael Hill International Violin Competition". tourdates. 14 June 2005. http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/5960-feng-ning-wins-michael-hill-international-violin-competition. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ "Russia Born NZ-Citizen Wins Violin Competition" (Press release). Auckland Philharmonia. 9 June 2003. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0306/S00033.htm. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
- ^ Dart, William (11 June 2007). "Michael Hill International Violin Competition Final Round at Auckland Town Hall". The New Zealand Herald. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/auckland-philharmonia/news/article.cfm?o_id=500473&objectid=10444722&ref=bebo. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
- ^ "Michael Hill International Violin Competition". Lakes Leisure. http://www.lakesleisure.co.nz/events/E113-Michael-Hill-International-Violin-Competition.html. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
- ^ Dart, William (19 June 2009). "Review: Michael Hill International Violin Competition". The New Zealand Herald. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10578116. Retrieved 2010-05-26.
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