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2011 President's Review 2011 has been a huge year for the Kendall National Violin Competition and we would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thankyou to everyone who has supported us throughout. Recital dates for the Kendall National Violin Competition 2011 winner Anna da Silva Chen have been confirmed for Saturday March 17th at Nambucca and Sunday March 18th 2012 at the Kendall School of Arts. Early bookings can be made through Mavis Barnes on 02 6559 4339. Please read this overview of 2011 from our President Douglas Head. A very happy, healthy and safe holiday season to you all and we hope to see you at the Kendall National Violin Competition events in 2012. The Kendall National Violin Competition Committee 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 Violinist Goetz Richter, Associate Professor of Violin 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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