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Andrew Litton

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Lorenz Karls

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Claire Wells

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Yeyeong Jin

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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

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Michael Hill International Violin Competition

Michael Hill International Violin Competition Grand Final

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Auckland Town Hall

Michael Hill International Violin Competition Grand Final: Violin Concerto in D Minor, op. 47 Jean Sibelius (+2 More)

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Violin Concerto in D Minor, op. 47

Violin Concerto, Op. 15

Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major Op. 77

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FINALS | 7.30pm Saturday 10 June, Auckland Town Hall
Upon completion of the semi-final chamber music rounds, the judges have determined the following competitors as the finalists of this year’s Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

Lorenz Karls (Sweden/ Austria)
Sibelius Concerto in D minor

Claire Wells (USA/Germany)
Britten Concerto


The Michael Hill International Violin Competition, one of the world’s most sought-after international violin prizes, launches the careers of future musical legends right here in New Zealand.  

In June sixteen of the world’s finest young violinists will go head-to-head for a prize package valued at over $100,000. In 2019, South Korean Violinist Anna Im took out the prestigious prize. 

The three finalists compete for top honours performing with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in the Grand Final. 

Yeyeong Jenny Jin (South Korea/USA)
Brahms Concerto in D major

The Grand Finale performance will call on each competitor to perform their chosen concerto with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Andrew Litton.

The Grand Finale will take place on Saturday 10 June, 7.30pm – Auckland Town Hall.

Book with Ticketmaster to secure your place.

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Michael Hill International Violin Competition Grand Final by Sibelius, Britten, Brahms, From (2023/2023), Conductor Andrew Litton, Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand

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