All Michael Hill International Violin Competition articles – Page 2

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    Violinist Sergey Malov takes top prize at Michael Hill competition

    2011-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Russian violinist and violist Sergey Malov has won first prize at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition in Auckland, New Zealand. The 27-year-old, who performed Bartók's Violin Concerto no.2 in the final, received NZ$40,000 (£20,000). He also won the chamber music prize and the audience award. Second prize went to ...

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    Chinese finalist in New Zealand violin competition persuaded to play by dying mother

    2011-06-11T00:00:00Z

    A Chinese competitor in the Michael Hill International Violin Competition in Auckland fulfilled his mother's last wish by playing in the contest. Xiang Yu, 22, would not have attended the event if it had not been for his dying mother's entreaties that he should go to New Zealand. Xiang's mother ...

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    Joseph Lin replaces Nick Eanet as Juilliard Quartet first violinist

    2010-10-21T00:00:00Z

    The Juilliard Quartet has appointed Joseph Lin as its new first violinist. He replaces Nick Eanet, who resigned due to health issues. The 32-year-old Lin will join the quartet next year, and will also become a member of the Juilliard School faculty, starting in the autumn of 2011. Lin ...