MHIVC 2011 Public Programme

Wellington Programme

Queenstown Programme

Auckland Programme




Masterclass (with Cho-Liang Lin)
Thursday 2 June 2011, NZ School of Music, Wellington, 4.00pm–6.00pm
All masterclasses are free and open to the general public.    FREE TO THE PUBLIC  

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Judging the Judges
Friday 3 June 2011, Queenstown Memorial Hall, 4.00pm–5.30pm
Host Kerry Stevens quizzes our entire panel of judges on their backgrounds. How they faced the judges, how competitions furthered their careers, career milestones, steps to success, and important lessons and decisions.

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The Masters of Cremonese Violin-Making
Friday 3 June 2011, Queenstown Memorial Hall, 5.45pm–6.45pm
London violin expert, Julian Paul Anderson, will give a talk on the life, work and myths of the legendary luthiers Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu.    FREE TO THE PUBLIC  

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Welcome Back Winner (Opening Event)
Friday 3 June 2011, Queenstown Memorial Hall, 7.00pm
  INSIDER'S GUIDE    | Hosted by Dr Justine Cormack
The opening session will present an overview of the Competition and Michael Hill himself will present a personal account of his aspirations for the competition. Most importantly, the judging process will be at the heart of this presentation. What will the competitors need to do to become this year’s winner? What exactly are the judges looking for?

Recital by Josef Špaček and Sarah Watkins (piano)
Recently-appointed Concertmaster of the Czech Philharmonic, Josef has been invited back by popular demand for a bonus concert for Queentown's Competition enthusiasts. He and Sarah perform a beautifully crafted one hour recital which follows the inaugural   INSIDER'S GUIDE    and finishes with a surprise ending.

L. Fišer – Sonata for violin and piano "Hands"
C. Saint-Saλns – Sonata for violin and piano No 1 in D Minor
H. W. Ernst – Polyphonic study no. 6 "The Last Rose of Summer"
I. Stravinsky – Divertimento for violin and piano (arr. Dushkin)

Josef is dressed in a suit from

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Semi-final Round I
Saturday 4 June 2011, Queenstown Memorial Hall
18 international rising stars are put through their paces in the grueling first round with works by Bach and Mozart where the performers' skills of extreme technical clarity and transparent delicacy are critically important.

Bach–Unaccompanied Sonatas and Partitas
Mozart–First Movements from Concertos No 3, No 4, No 5.

Collaborating pianists Sarah Watkins and Diedre Irons.

9.00am | Morning Session
  INSIDER'S GUIDE    | First Impressions
Hosted by Dr Justine Cormack
Why are these composers featured in the first round and what are the particular challenges that the contestants face with this repertoire? What should you be listening and looking for in this round and what will you know about the contestants by the end of the day?    FREE TO TICKET HOLDERS  

9.30am–12.45pm | Morning Session (cont.)
Competitors #1–#6, followed by   INSIDER'S GUIDE    Q&A

2.15pm–5.30pm | Afternoon Session
Competitors #7–#12, followed by   INSIDER'S GUIDE    Q&A

7.00pm–10.15pm | Evening Session
Competitors #13–#18, followed by   INSIDER'S GUIDE    Q&A

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Semi-final Round II
Sunday 5 June 2011, Queenstown Memorial Hall
This demanding round tests the 18 violinists in their interpretative abilities with sonatas from the Romantic era and NZ composer John Psathas' specifically-commissioned Gyftiko. You will then be thrilled by the fiery "show pieces" that display the competitors' technical wizardry.

Paganini – Caprices
Sonatas from the Romantic period
Psathas – Gyftiko
Virtuoso Works

Gyftiko made possible through the support of

9.00am | Morning Session
   INSIDER'S GUIDE    | Solo Virtuosity
Hosted by Dr Justine Cormack
Each competitor has the opportunity to show their full range of virtuosity and musicianship in this round. Hear about the myriad of challenges posed to the competitors in these devilish Paganini caprices and what to listen out for. John Psathas will personally present an introduction to his work and give insight into the inspiration behind it.     FREE TO TICKET HOLDERS  

9.30am–1.10pm | Morning Session (cont.)
Competitors #1–#5, followed by   INSIDER'S GUIDE    Q&A

2.40pm–5.40pm | Afternoon Session
Competitors #6–#9, followed by   INSIDER'S GUIDE    Q&A

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Semi-final Round II (cont.)
Monday 6 June 2011, Queenstown Memorial Hall
At the conclusion of Monday's performances, the top six competitors to be advanced to Round III will be announced.

9.00am | Morning Session
  INSIDER'S GUIDE    | Completing the Picture of Musicianship and Virtuosity
Hosted by Dr Justine Cormack
What is it that the showpieces will add to the judges’ overall impressions? And what will the judges be seeking from the competitors within their performances of the sonata ‘duo’ repertoire where exquisite teamwork is so imperative?     FREE TO TICKET HOLDERS  

9.30am–1.10pm | Morning Session (cont.)
Competitors #10–#14, followed by   INSIDER'S GUIDE    Q&A

2.40pm–5.40pm | Afternoon Session
Competitors #15–#18, followed by   INSIDER'S GUIDE    Q&A

Approximately 7.00pm | Announcements
Announcement of semi-finalists advancing to Round III, and announcement of winner of NZ commissioned work.

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Brunch at The Hills
Monday 6 June 2011, 164 McDonnell Road, Arrowtown, 10.30am (doors open at 10.00am)
 SPECIAL EVENT - STRICTLY LIMITED TICKETS
10.30am | Doors open at 10.00am
Full Brunch includes hot drinks and wine and features intimate performances by 2009 winner Josef Špaček and the 2011 NZ Development Prize winner Ben Morrison (Christchurch). Limited tickets at NZ$69 each can be purchased from now until 20 May 2011 by contacting Julie Scott on +64 (0) 3 409 8290 or +64 (0) 21 780 555 or by emailing jscott@thehills.co.nz.

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Semi-final Round III
Wednesday 8 June 2011, Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, THE EDGE
Joined by New Zealand favourites, Michael Houstoun (piano) and Ashley Brown (cello), the top six semi-finalists will perform complete piano trios by Beethoven, Ravel, Dvořαk and Schumann.

Beethoven – Trio in D major Op 70 No 1 ("The Ghost")
Schumann – Trio No 1 in D minor Op 63
Ravel – Trio for piano, violin and violoncello
Dvořαk – Trio No 4 in E minor Op 90 ("Dumky")

Collaborating artists Michael Houstoun (piano) and Ashley Brown (cello).

6.00pm
  INSIDER'S GUIDE    | The Role of the Violinist in a Piano Trio
Hosted by Dr Justine Cormack
Beginning with a ½ hour overview to the competition in order to bring the Auckland audience up to date with what has unfolded so far, this session addresses the specific challenges that this chamber music round presents. 
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7.30pm–10.00pm
Competitors #1–#3, followed by   INSIDER'S GUIDE    Q&A

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Masterclasses (with Mark Kaplan & Lara St. John)
Thursday 9 June 2011, The University of Auckland School of Music Theatre
All masterclasses are free and open to the general public.    FREE TO THE PUBLIC  

1.00pm–3.00pm Mark Kaplan
4.00pm–6.00pm Lara St John

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Semi-final Round III (cont.)
Thursday 9 June 2011, Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, THE EDGE
Joined by New Zealand favourites, Michael Houstoun (piano) and Ashley Brown (cello), the top six semi-finalists will perform complete piano trios by Beethoven, Ravel, Dvořαk and Schumann.

Beethoven – Trio in D major Op 70 No 1 ("The Ghost")
Schumann – Trio No 1 in D minor Op 63
Ravel – Trio for piano, violin and violoncello
Dvořαk – Trio No 4 in E minor Op 90 ("Dumky")

Collaborating artists Michael Houstoun (piano) and Ashley Brown (cello).

7.30pm–10.00pm
Semi-finalists #4–#6, followed by   INSIDER'S GUIDE    Q&A

Approximately 10.30pm
Announcement of semi-finalists advancing to Final Round & Announcement of J. Paul Anderson Chamber Music Prize.

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Masterclasses (with Cho-Liang Lin & Boris Garlitsky)
Friday 10 June 2011, The University of Auckland School of Music Theatre
All masterclasses are free and open to the general public.    FREE TO THE PUBLIC  

1.00pm–3.00pm Cho-Liang Lin
4.00pm–6.00pm Boris Garlitsky

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The Naked Violin (Auckland)
Friday 10 June 2011, Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, THE EDGE, 6.30pm
Award-winning violinist (and Competition Judge) Tasmin Little presents her revolutionary project. This Auckland concert is presented in association with Chamber Music NZ and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

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Final Round
Saturday 11 June 2011, Auckland Town Hall, THE EDGE
Join the throngs and experience the sumptuous and exciting grand finale of the Competition. Three exquisite finalists perform full concerti with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Arvo Volmer. A spot diamond ring prize will be presented to the most glamorously attired woman in the audience, so get on your glad rags!

Possible Concerti being performed:
Bartσk – Concerto No 2
Beethoven – Concerto in D major
Brahms – Concerto in D major
Elgar – Concerto in B minor Op 61
Prokofieff – Concerto No 2 in G minor Op 63
Sibelius – Concerto in D minor
Tchaikovsky – Concerto in D major

6.30pm–7.00pm
  INSIDER'S GUIDE    | Violinist as a Soloist with Orchestra
Hosted by Dr Justine Cormack
This final session of will outline how the three finalists have been working with the conductor and orchestra, and what the judges will now be looking for in these concerto performances in order for them to select the winner for 2011.     FREE TO TICKET HOLDERS  

7.30pm–10.30pm
Finalists #1–#3, followed by announcement of prize winners.

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Ticketing Information – Queenstown
Book Queenstown tickets at Ticketek online at www.ticketek.co.nz or by phone 0800 TICKETEK (842 538).

All-Session Pass (provides unrestricted access to the entire programme of events in Queenstown)
Adult $115
Senior Citizen $90
Student/Child $60

Semi-finals Pass (Rounds I & II)
Adult $85
Senior Citizen $70
Student/Child $40

Single session tickets (priced individually)
Adult $25
Senior Citizen $20
Student/Child $15

* Service fees apply.
** The Competition reserves to the right to change artists and programme without notice. No refunds are possible after tickets are purchased except as required by law.

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Ticketing Information – Auckland
Book Auckland tickets at Buy Tickets online at www.buytickets.co.nz or by phone 0800 BUY TICKETS (289 842) or +64 (0) 9 357 3355.

Semi-final Round III (General Admission)
Adult $40 (One Night), $60 (Both Nights) or $50 (Both nights if purchased in addition to Final Round ticket)
Senior Citizen $30 (One Night), $50 (Both Nights) or $40 (Both nights if purchased in addition to Final Round ticket)
Student/Child $20 (One Night), $30 (Both Nights) or $25 (Both nights if purchased in addition to Final Round ticket)

Final Round
Adult $118 (Deluxe), $99 (Premier), $83 (A Res), $66 (B Reserve), $50 (C Reserve)
Senior Citizen $108 (Deluxe), $90 (Premier), $74 (A Res), $60 (B Reserve), $45 (C Reserve)
Student/Child $55 (Premier), $42 (A Res), $35 (B Reserve), $25 (C Reserve)

* Service fees apply.
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The Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2011 is made possible through the exceptional collegiality with partners Chamber Music New Zealand and Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

 

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