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National Violin Competition |
STOP PRESS KENDALL NATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION The eight semi-finalists are:
Each of these talented musicians will play a movement selected from a. A movement from a Bach Solo-Sonata or Partita, a short 19th or 20th century virtuosic work, one movement from a major Sonata for Violin and Piano. The four finalists will be announced at the end of the day at Government House and will go on to compete at the Kendall School of Arts for the treasured first prize, a concert violin made from Australian timbers by local Kendall artisan and acclaimed luthier Graham Caldersmith. Venue: Government House, Sydney About the Competition One of the most exciting events on the Australian music calendar is the annual Kendall National Violin Competition. The Competition’s history dates from 1999 when renowned Australian luthier Graham Caldersmith made the generous offer to donate a concert violin each year as a prize. Young violinists (maximum age 23 on 1 January) who are citizens or residents of Australia are invited to compete for this fine instrument which is made from Australian timbers. Kendall, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, has a history of timber milling as well as many areas of scenic forest preserves and nature reserves. The village is named for Australian poet, Henry Kendall, who was also the first NSW Inspector of Forests. In recognition of this most appropriate use of Australian timber, Forests NSW, a division of the Department of Primary Industry, has sponsored the Competition since its inception. Supporting sponsorship is received each year from AST Floors of Kempsey who also endow the annual TimberLay International Travel Scholarship. Many of the approximately 150 young violinists who have competed to date, particularly past winners and finalists, have gone on to major achievements in Australia and overseas. The Competition is administered by a small committee of volunteers under the Artistic Directorship of Goetz Richter, Assoc. Professor of Violin and Chair of the Strings Unit at the Conservatorium of Sydney. Since 2004, semifinals have been held as public performances in Sydney. The final is always held in Kendall, the home of the Competition. |
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