Violinist | Summerfield Violinist Semifinalist At The International Competition

Collins, 22, is the daughter of Mark and Karen Collins. She graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Juilliard School to come to New York in the fall. He plays a violin from 1734, provided by the Virtue Foundation.

Eighteen violinists from around the world made in the early rounds of the competition in Queenstown. Collins was chosen as the first of six alternates - Competitors are invited to prepare for competition, if one of the original semi-finalists are unable to participate. It 'been invited to participate after the withdrawal of the Chinese violin Qiang Xiaoxiao.

The first six competitors now compete in the next round in Concert House, Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday. Three finalists will be selected who will perform with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Saturday.