About this episode
The episode discusses the 25th anniversary of the Michael Hill Violin competition in Queenstown, highlighting its significance and a missing special guest.
The sound of bittersweet strings will be ringing out in the lower South Island this long weekend. Queenstown is playing host to a special competition celebrating a quarter century milestone. But it's missing a special guest this year. Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen.
People in this episode
Host: Johnny Sutherland
Guest: Lisa Owen
Topics covered
- violin competition
- music
- cultural events
- Queenstown
- anniversary
- performing arts
Keywords
- Michael Hill Violin competition
- Queenstown
- 25 years
- music competition
- bittersweet strings
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michael Hill Violin competition
Places: Queenstown, lower South Island
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