Two of our finalists in their dress rehearsal with the APO for the finals in the evening...

Sergey Malov.
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Sergey Malov.
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Richard Lin.
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The Auckland Town Hall in all her glory...

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The Finals!

Xiang performing Prokofieff Concerto #2.
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Sergey performing Bartok Concerto #2.
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Sergey performing Bartok Concerto #2.
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After the interval Richard performs Brahms Concerto.
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Prizes are announced!

Me thanking our sponsors (and wearing a Juliette Hogan gown).
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The Honourable Christopher Finlayson, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage.
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Sir Michael recognising all the competitors and thanking the community for its support of the Competition.
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Sergey winning the Julian Paul Anderson Chamber Music Prize.
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And the First Prize goes to Sergey Malov.
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The judges congratulating Sergey.
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Josef congratulating Sergey on First Prize.
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Sir James Wallace, Chairman of the Competition’s Charitable Trust, hosted a Farewell Reception at his private residence, “Rannoch”, which houses art from most of New Zealand’s best-known artists...

Sir Michael and Sergey.
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Sir Michael and His Majesty, King George Tupou V of Tonga.
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King George congratulates Richard.
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Robyn, The Honourable Christopher Finlayson, Maciej and Her Excellency Mrs Beata Stolzcynska of Poland.
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Sir Michael thanking judge Michael Dauth.
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Sir Michael thanking Stefani.
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Min Kyung, Eun Sol and Woo Il.
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Eric and Richard.
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Maia.
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Tasmin and Sir Michael.
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Anastasia and her Auckland host mum, Dr Sylvia Rosevear.
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Xiang’s Queenstown host mum, Trish Johansen and Richard’s Queenstown host mum, Sue Farrell, HAD to come up to Auckland to cheer on their sons.
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Sergey at the end of the night.
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Sergey at the end of the night.
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