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The Winner of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2009: Josef Spacek (Czech Republic)

From eighteen, to six to three to one...the winner of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition was named tonight after the Final Round at the Auckland Town Hall accompanied by the Auckland Philharmonia ORCHESTRA on Thursday 11 June. Josef Spacek of Czech Republic took out the title of winner, after an exhilarating set of performances by all the three finalists.

23 year old Josef Spacek of Czech Republic was educated at the Prague Conservatory, Curtis Institute of Music. Josef has won numerous national and international competitions including 3rd Prize and Young People’s Jury Prize at the Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition in 2008 and the Grand Prize at the Kocian International Violin Competition in 1999. He has performed solo with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Prague Philharmonia, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Moravian Autumn Festival with Russian Chamber Philharmonic St Petersburg, Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra, Hradec Kralove Philharmonic Orchestra. His final round repertoire for the Michael Hill International Violin Competition was Prokofieff: Concerto No 2 in G minor Op 63.

The second place getter is Yoo Jin Jang of Korea followed by third place getter Danbi Um of Korea. Tessa Lark (USA) has been awarded fourth place, David McCarroll (USA) fifth place and Dami Kim (Korea) sixth place. Second through sixth place getters receive from NZ$10,000 to NZ$1,000.

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A few words of welcome...

Michael Hill CNZM
Founding Trustee, Michael Hill
International Violin Competition

Welcome to the Michael Hill International Violin Competition. I wish you every success in your quest and I envy your opportunity.

I have always had a love for the violin and my dream as a youth was to become a concert violinist. My life has taken a different direction, but now I am eager to foster young violinists' talents by sponsoring an International Violin Competition.

This tranquil alpine retreat is a wonderful place to play music. Good luck and may all your dreams become reality.


Rt. Hon. Helen Clark
Administrator of the United Nations
Development Programme
Prime Minister of New Zealand:
1999–2008
Patron, Michael Hill International
Violin Competition

I have been proud to lend my support as Patron of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition for the past eight years.

The development of this prestigious International Violin Competition has put New Zealand on the map as a nation which values musical excellence. The competition fosters emerging, young talent, both in New Zealand and worldwide. New Zealand's music loving audiences are treated to top quality performances by the young violinists.

My thanks go to Michael and Christine Hill and all the other sponsors, for making it possible to hold this prestigious competition in New Zealand.


Anne Rodda
Director, Michael Hill International
Violin Competition

New Zealanders have always admired and encouraged an individual’s pursuit of excellence. The competitors in the Michael Hill International Violin Competition are all aspiring to great heights – hard work and trust in their abilities are required for their ascent to the top.

We have aimed to provide the violinists with a welcoming and inspiring platform to perform to the best of their abilities. From the panoramic natural backdrop of The Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu, to the care and generosity provided by host familes, we intend your voyage to New Zealand to be a rewarding experience.



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World Federation of International Music Competitions
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