Public Events

The inaugural QVSS Festival of Chamber Music, encompasses and expands upon the activities of the Queenstown Violin Summer School.

The internationally renowned Summer School brings 26 brilliant young violinists to Queenstown to study with outstanding national and international artist/teachers.

The Festival features performances by guest ensembles/artists including

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Dimitri Atanassov (Bulgaria/New Zealand)
Professor Yair Kless (Austria/Israel)
Kevin A. Lefohn (USA/New Zealand)
Vesa-Matti Leppänen (Finland/New Zealand)
Tom McGrath (New Zealand)
Feng Ning (China/Germany)
Kirsten Simpson (New Zealand)
Sarah Watkins (New Zealand)

Festival Events

Young Virtuosi
Tuesday 12 January 8.00pm
St Peter’s Anglican Church, 2 Church St.

Award-winning alumni of the Queenstown Violin Summer School perform a dazzling and sophisticated programme.
Tickets: $20 Adult, $10 Student.
Door Sales only.

NZTrio
Saturday 16 January, 8.00pm
St Peter’s Anglican Church, 2 Church St.

This internationally renowned chamber ensemble is known for their interpretations of both traditional and contemporary classical music, from violinist Justine Cormack, cellist Ashley Brown and pianist Sarah Watkins.
Tickets: $30 Adult, $15 Student
Door Sales only

Exclusive Screening of “4”
Watch Movie Trailer
Sunday 17 January, 8.00pm
Skyline, Wakatipu Room

Australian Filmmaker Tim Slade’s award-winning movie has been made especially available to the Festival. Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and four outstanding violinists are the threads used to explore how nature shapes who we are. Filmed in Australia, USA, Japan and Finland. Enjoy this special evening from the top of the mountain with a complimentary gondola ride.
Tickets: $20 Adult, $10 Student
Tickets available at the bottom terminal on the night

International Festival Concert
Monday 18 January, 8.00pm
St Peter’s Anglican Church

A recital presented by the internationally renowned teachers of this year’s Queenstown Violin Summer School, including winner of the 2005 Michael Hill International Violin Competition, virtuoso Feng Ning
Tickets: $30 Adult, $15 Student
Door Sales only

QVSS Showcase Concert
Thursday 21 January, 8.00pm
Queenstown Memorial Hall

The first of two concerts showcasing the talents of the 2010 Queenstown Violin Summer School.
Tickets: $20 Adult, $10 Student
Door Sales only

QVSS Grand Finale Concert
Friday 22 January, 8.00pm
Queenstown Memorial Hall

Now a much anticipated annual event in Queenstown’s arts calendar. Selected for their remarkable success after twelve days of intensive study, the brilliant and best from the 2010 Queenstown Violin Summer School present their extraordinary talents.
Tickets: $20 Adult, $10 Student
Door Sales only

Queenstown Violin Summer School Masterclasses
13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 January 4.30-6.00pm
St Peter’s Church and Hall, 2 Church St.
Gold coin donation

Queenstown Violin Summer School Casual Concerts
13, 14, 15, 19, 20 January 8.00-9.00pm
St Peter’s Church, 2 Church St.
Gold coin donation

Contact: 021 110 3363
Website: www.qvss.com

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