Michael Hill International Violin Competition
The Michael Hill International Violin Competition is a biennial music competition for violinists aged between 18 and 28.[1] It was 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]
Laureates
2001
- Joseph Lin, USA
- Tatiana Samouil, Russia
- Alexandra Osborne, Australia
2003
- Natalia Lomeiko, Russia[9]
- Kristian Winther, Australia
- Korbinian Altenberger, Germany
2005
- Feng Ning, China[8]
- Yvonne Lam, USA
- Bartosz Woroch, Poland
2007
- Bella Hristova, Bulgaria[10]
- Yuuki Wong, Dominica
- Stefan Hempel, Germany
2009
- Josef Špaček, Czech Republic[11][12]
- Yoo Jin Jang, South Korea
- Danbi Um, South Korea
- Tessa Lark, USA
- David McCarroll, USA
- Dami Kim, South Korea
2011
- Sergey Malov, Russia
- Richard Lin, Taiwan
- Xiang Yu, China
- Nadir Khashimov, Uzbekistan
- Eric Silberger, USA
- Stefani Collins, USA
References
- ↑ "An Asian flavour at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2009". Asia New Zealand Foundation. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ↑ "Michael Hill International Violin Competition – The Michael Hill Story". Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- 1 2 "World Federation of International Music Competitions". World Federation of International Music Competitions. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ↑ "Giving back more important than rich list: Hill". The Southland Times. Stuff.co.nz. 24 July 2008. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- 1 2 3 "Josef Spacek Wins Michael Hill Violin Competition" (Press release). Michael Hill International Violin Competition. 12 June 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ↑ "Michael Hill International Violin Competition - 2011 Competition - General Information". Retrieved 25 May 2010.
- ↑ Daly-Peoples, John (12 June 2009). "Czech violinist wins Michael Hill competition". National Business Review. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- 1 2 "Feng Ning wins Michael Hill International Violin Competition". tourdates. 14 June 2005. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ↑ "Russia Born NZ-Citizen Wins Violin Competition" (Press release). Auckland Philharmonia. 9 June 2003. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ↑ Dart, William (11 June 2007). "Michael Hill International Violin Competition Final Round at Auckland Town Hall". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ↑ "Michael Hill International Violin Competition". Lakes Leisure. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ↑ Dart, William (19 June 2009). "Review: Michael Hill International Violin Competition". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 26 May 2010.