{"product_id":"symphonia-concerts-2-6-june-michael-hill-week","title":"Symphonia Concerts 2-6 June (Michael Hill Week)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mhivc-page{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;color:#1F1D1A;background:#FAF8F4;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;line-height:1.75;font-size:17px}\n.mhivc-page .mh-section{padding:100px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E5DDD0}\n.mhivc-page .mh-hero{padding:120px 0 80px}\n.mhivc-page .mh-contact{padding:100px 0;border-bottom:none;text-align:center}\n.mhivc-page .eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A7E6B;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 24px}\n.mhivc-page h1{font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:68px;line-height:1.05;font-weight:500;margin:0 0 28px;color:#1F1D1A;letter-spacing:-0.5px}\n.mhivc-page h1 .ital{color:#6E5B3E;font-style:italic}\n.mhivc-page h2{font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:40px;line-height:1.15;font-weight:500;margin:0 0 28px;color:#1F1D1A}\n.mhivc-page h3{font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:22px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:500;margin:0 0 14px;color:#1F1D1A}\n.mhivc-page p{margin:0 0 20px;color:#1F1D1A}\n.mhivc-page .sub{color:#6B655C;font-size:19px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 32px;max-width:720px}\n.mhivc-page .dateline{font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:18px;color:#6E5B3E;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 32px;font-style:italic}\n.mhivc-page .sym-cta-pill{display:inline-block;background:#6E5B3E;color:#fff !important;padding:16px 36px;border-radius:100px;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1px;transition:opacity 0.2s ease}\n.mhivc-page .sym-cta-pill:hover{opacity:0.88}\n.mhivc-page .sym-cta-pill.outline{background:transparent;color:#6E5B3E !important;border:1.5px solid #6E5B3E}\n.mhivc-page .sym-cta-pill.outline:hover{background:#6E5B3E;color:#fff !important}\n.mhivc-page a.text-link{color:#6E5B3E;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}\n.mhivc-page .pill-row{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}\n.mhivc-page .mh-days{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px;margin-top:8px}\n.mhivc-page .mh-days .day{background:#F2EDE4;padding:40px 36px;border-radius:4px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}\n.mhivc-page .mh-days .day .day-meta{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A7E6B;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 14px}\n.mhivc-page .mh-days .day p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 14px}\n.mhivc-page .mh-three{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:36px;margin-top:8px}\n.mhivc-page .mh-three .item h3{font-size:20px;margin:0 0 12px}\n.mhivc-page .mh-three .item p{font-size:16px;color:#6B655C;margin:0;line-height:1.65}\n.mhivc-page .pull{font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1.3;color:#1F1D1A;max-width:760px;margin:8px 0 24px}\n.mhivc-page .pull .ital{color:#6E5B3E;font-style:italic}\n@media (max-width: 720px){\n.mhivc-page h1{font-size:42px}\n.mhivc-page h2{font-size:30px}\n.mhivc-page .pull{font-size:22px}\n.mhivc-page .mh-days,.mhivc-page .mh-three{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n.mhivc-page .mh-hero{padding:80px 0 60px}\n.mhivc-page .mh-section{padding:70px 0}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mhivc-page\"\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section mh-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eMichael Hill International Violin Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFive days of world-class\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ital\"\u003eviolin at Symphonia.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dateline\"\u003e2 – 6 June 2026 · Symphonia Music, Freemans Bay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eFrom semifinal performances to masterclasses, luthier demonstrations, and the Grand Final, the Auckland leg of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition brings the world's most exciting young violinists to Symphonia for one extraordinary week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pill-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.co.nz\/artist\/2079982?did=symphonia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBook competition tickets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill outline\" href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/mhivc-auckland-string-sessions\/tickets#group1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMasterclasses (free)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eAbout the competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of the world's leading violin competitions.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michael Hill International Violin Competition is widely regarded as one of the world's leading violin competitions. Founded by Sir Michael Hill and now celebrating over two decades of excellence, the competition attracts outstanding young violinists from across the globe and is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions, placing it among the most respected international competitions worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this especially exciting for Auckland audiences is the rare opportunity to experience not only world-class performances, but also direct access to internationally celebrated artists through workshops, masterclasses, coaching, and adjudication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/michaelhillviolincompetition.co.nz\/judges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView the international judging panel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eThis week at Symphonia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour days. Four chances to be in the room.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pull\"\u003eThe competition's \u003cspan class=\"ital\"\u003eAuckland String Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e live at Symphonia from Tuesday through Friday, with the Grand Final at Auckland Town Hall on Saturday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mh-days\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"day-meta\"\u003eTuesday 3 June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSemifinal performances + masterclasses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHear the semifinalists perform at Symphonia, with the day's masterclasses given by visiting judges and senior artists. Booking links above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"day-meta\"\u003eWednesday 4 June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSemifinal performances + masterclasses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second day of semifinal repertoire and judge-led masterclasses at Symphonia. Open to the public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"day-meta\"\u003eThursday 5 June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoaching and rehearsal day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinalists prepare for Saturday's Grand Final at Symphonia, with workshop activity throughout the day. See the daily poster for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"day\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"day-meta\"\u003eFriday 6 June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal masterclasses + luthier workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday 9am masterclasses are particularly recommended for first-time attendees, paired with a luthier workshop showing the violin-making process up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhy this matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatching world-class players, up close.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mh-three\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect access to international artists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoaching, masterclasses, and adjudication from globally recognised judges and visiting performers, all under one roof at Symphonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFree masterclass programme\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Auckland String Sessions masterclass programme is free to attend, with bookings managed through Humanitix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA working hub for the week\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymphonia opens its hall and downstairs rooms to host semifinal performances, rehearsals, coaching, and the luthier workshop across the full week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTickets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to book.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ticketmaster link below covers all three ticketed competition events: the semifinals on 3 and 4 June, and the Grand Final on 6 June. Masterclass attendance is free, with a separate booking link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pill-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.co.nz\/artist\/2079982?did=symphonia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBook competition tickets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sym-cta-pill outline\" href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/mhivc-auckland-string-sessions\/tickets#group1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBook masterclasses (free)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"mh-contact\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFind us\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSymphonia Music.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\" style=\"margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"\u003e57–59 Wellington Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland. Email \u003ca class=\"text-link\" href=\"mailto:info@symphoniamusic.co.nz\"\u003einfo@symphoniamusic.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e for any questions about the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Symphonia Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50651523874983,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/2432\/4007\/files\/Michael_Hill_at_Symphonia_1.png?v=1780393605","url":"https:\/\/symphoniamusic.co.nz\/products\/symphonia-concerts-2-6-june-michael-hill-week","provider":"Symphonia Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}