Michael Hill International Violin Competition

2023 / Violin

Application Due: deadline has passed 2026 / Violin Competition Dates: 02-10.07.2023

Total Prize Money: 100,000 NZD Travel support: yes

Other Awards: Concerts, Recordings Streaming: yes Career Development

Jury: James Ehnes, Bella Hristova, Piers Lane, Natalia Lomeiko, Anthony Marwood, Ning Feng, Wilma Smith

Artists: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra/ Andrew Litton, Conductor/ Sarah Watkins, Piano/ Somi Kim, Piano/ Amalia Hall, Violin/ Gillian Ansell, Violin/ Robert Ashworth, Viola/ Ashley Brown, Cello

After a hiatus when New Zealand’s international borders were closed due to Covid, we are excited that The Michael Hill is back! Applications are now open to be part of one of the global violin events of the year. The prize package worth $100,000 is motivating but as all our past laureates will tell you, it’s the “Michael Hill” and New Zealand experience that has been life-transformative.

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