‘ONCE IN A LIFETIME
OPPORTUNITY’
$50,000 8th ANNUAL Pettman/ROSL ARTS
International Scholarship
for a New Zealand Chamber Ensemble: Winner Announced
The winner of the 2013 Pettman/ROSL ARTS Scholarship is the TRINITY TRIO from the
University of Auckland: Stella Kim violin, Sally Kim cello,Tina Kim piano
Trinity Trio first came together as a group at the beginning of 2013. Stella Kim (violin) and Sally Kim (cello) are sisters
and they have worked together in duos, piano trios and quartets since high school. Tina Kim and Stella Kim have also
worked together in chamber ensembles throughout their three years of study at the University of Auckland.
Stella Kim is currently holder of a prestigious University of Auckland music scholarship where she studies with Elizabeth
Holowell. Awards include second prize in the New Zealand Gala Concerto Competition in 2012. Sally Kim is a 7 th form
student at Westlake Girls High School and currently studies with Edith Salzmann. Recently she became a recipient of
the double scholarship from the Pettman National Junior Academy. Tina Kim is a fourth year student at the University of
Auckland where she studies with Rae de Lisle. In 2012 she was privileged to perform with the Auckland Symphony
Orchestra and also was awarded First Prize in the National Young Performers Awards.
The Scholarship
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Return flights from New Zealand to London
Accommodation and hospitality for four/five weeks in the UK
Cash award of £500 sterling each
Lunch time concert in London at St Martin in the Fields
Concerts for ROSL in London and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Festival Fringe)
Consultation lessons with prominent UK based teachers and visits to major UK conservatoires
Weeks participation in an International Summer School
Tickets for cultural events including BBC Proms, Royal Opera House, & Edinburgh Festival
The Trinity Trio was selected from 10 different ensembles nominated by the Universities of Auckland; Otago,
Dunedin; Victoria, Wellington; and Waikato, Hamilton at auditions held 22 -24 November at the Academy of
Performing Arts at the University of Waikato, Hamilton.
Three ensembles were selected for the Final Concert in the Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber, Academy
of Performing Arts Centre on Sunday 24 November 2013: TRINITY TRIO Stella Kim violin, Sally Kim cello,
Tina Kim piano (University of Auckland); GARDA DUO Julian Baker violin, Heather Lewis cello (Te Kōkī New
Zealand School of Music) and AKATO TRIO Shauno Isomura violin, Jesbery Hartono cello, Kent Isomura
piano (University of Auckland/University of Waikato, Hamilton). The Final concert was recorded and will be
broadcast on Radio New Zealand Concert.
The adjudicating panel was the CAVALERI QUARTET Martyn Jackson, Ciaran McCabe violins, Ann
Beilby viola and Rowena Calvert cello, Roderick Lakin MBE, Director of Arts, Royal Over-Seas League,
Euan Murdoch CEO, Chamber Music New Zealand, and Edward Allen former principal horn NZSO.
The panel was impressed by the quality of music making which all three groups achieved in the final concert.
Any one of the groups would have made a worthy winner. The winners performed with great vitality, musicality
and commitment. Individually and collectively they are at an ideal point in their professional development to
take full advantage of the intensive performance and coaching opportunities which the scholarship offers.
During the Scholarship weekend, the Cavaleri Quartet gave a concert of music by Beethoven, Shostakovich
and Reich (22 November) All participants had the opportunity for mentoring and coaching from the Cavaleri
Quartet and the scholarship judges, as well as receiving career development advice.
In addition to the Hamilton weekend the Cavaleri Quartet concert tour included Nelson (19 Nov)
Christchurch 21 Nov) Napier (26 November) Gisborne International Music Competition (27Nov),
Pakirikiri Marae, Tokomaru Bay (28 Nov), Waiheke Island (30 Nov) Auckland (1 Dec), Kerikeri (3 Dec)
each concert was given in aid of a different charity, including Christchurch School of Music, Cardboard
Cathedral Christchurch, Cenotaph Project AWMM and Save the Children.
Further Information:
Lyn Milne, Director ROSL NZ; PO Box 10, Diamond Harbour 8941 New Zealand.
Tel 03 3294 332; Email royalo-s@xtra.co.nz; www.roslnz.org.nz
PETTMAN/ROSL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Thanks to the generosity of Professor Barrie Pettman, an annual scholarship for a NZ Chamber Ensemble was
inaugurated in 2006. The winners have been the Antipodes Quartet 2006: Christabel Lin & Sophie Bird violins, Nicholas
Hancox viola, Sarah Dobbs cello (NZ School of Music, Wellington); Trio Scintillatum 2007: Amalia Hall violin, Sophie
Williams cello, John Paul Muir piano (University of Auckland); Duo Giocoso 2008: Helen Bevin viola, Rafaella GarlickGrice piano (NZ School of Wellington); Leonari Trio 2009 (University of Waikato): Hilary Hayes violin, Edward King cello,
Maria Mo piano; Lazarus Quartet (Canterbury University, Christchurch): Emma Yoon and Julianne Song violins Lindsay
McLay viola, Alice Gott cello; Estrella Quartet (University of Auckland) Somi Kim. Gemma Lee, Judy Lee, Cindy Tsao,
pianos.
The 2011 Pettman Scholarship winners, the Estrella Quartet experienced a full immersion in the cultural life in the UK
during their six week visit to the UK in July /August 2012.
The quartet gave several concerts in London and also for the Budleigh Salterton Festival, Dartington International
Summer School, Royal Welsh College of Music, Cardiff, South Creake, North Norfolk, and Corbridge Festival
Northumberland. For their concerts for the ROSL, as part of its sell out Edinburgh Festival Fringe series, as well
elsewhere the quartet performed works written for them by New Zealand composers Gareth Farr, David Hamilton and
Robbie Ellis.
In addition to performances, coaching and master-classes from leading UK teachers, the quartet were given tickets for
concerts by international orchestras and musicians at the Wigmore Hall, London, BBC Promenade concerts and at the
Edinburgh International Festival. Ballet at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and The Taming of the Shrew at the
Globe Theatre amongst other theatrical excursions also made a strong impression. As the quartet returned to New
Zealand to complete their studies at the University of Auckland, they take with them a range of unforgettable experiences
collectively and individually on which they can draw and develop for years to come.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS – PAST SCHOLARS REFLECT ON THE
PETTMAN/ROSL ARTS EXPERIENCE
Looking back at the time we spent in the UK during last July/August, it seems only now I can fully comprehend what an
incredible time we all had and what a beneficial experience it was. It was a very revealing and demanding period
travelling as a quartet, performing so often and being exposed to some of what’s on offer in that part of the world.
London is certainly an incredible place and the opportunity to travel to Dartington and Budleigh-Salterton provided a
fitting contrast. Everything was very well organised and though we had a very hectic schedule at times I never felt
overwhelmed, only stimulated and excited for the content of each upcoming week.
Nicholas Hancox viola Antipodes Quartet
Winner of the 2006 Pettman ROSL ARTS International Scholarship
I grew so much musically during this experience and came away inspired and with my eyes opened to the many
opportunities out there. For young New Zealand musicians it is imperative that there are opportunities such as this to
experience musical life abroad..... after the success of the trip, I can’t wait to return to London for postgraduate study in
September 2010.
Helen Bevin viola, Duo Giocoso
Winner of the 2008 Pettman ROSL ARTS International Scholarship
Personally, the trip couldn't have come at a better point in my career and education. Attending summer courses and
getting consultation lessons from so many renowned teachers opened my eyes up to the standard of students and
teaching in the UK, and definitely spiked my interest in further studies there once I complete my studies in Vienna. It was
really useful to see how things are now so that I can plan in advance and keep in touch with the teachers I have met.
When you go on this tour, make sure you completely immerse yourself in the WHOLE experience. Don't hold back and
miss a concert here and there, really go all out and do even more than what is organised for you (which in itself is a
whole lot; ballet, opera, Proms, Shakespeare...the list goes on!), because you are only here once in such amazing
circumstances where everything is provided for you! It really is quite unlike anything any of us will ever experience again.
Maria Mo piano, Leonari Trio
Winner of the 2009 Pettman ROSL ARTS International Scholarship
I would have to say that this trip has been one of the most memorable times of my life .....Going to see the Proms in the
Queen’s Box or watching Martha Argerich perform, just some of the things being in New Zealand, I never thought could
be possible.
Emma Yoon violin Lazarus Quartet
Winner of the 2010 Pettman ROSL ARTS International Scholarship
My experience of the ROSL ARTS/Pettman Scholarship tour was just mind-blowing. We were fully occupied the entire
day starting with early morning coaching and rehearsals to late night concerts and operas....the entire trip was life
changing and eye opening. My Quartet now knows that there are so many opportunities out there for everyone.
Julianne Song violin Lazarus Quartet
Winner of the 2010 Pettman ROSL ARTS International Scholarship
My favourite lesson would have had to be with David Takeno...He invited us to have tea with him and we sat for maybe 30 minutes
just discussing quartet repertoire and our lives in New Zealand. When it was time for the lesson to begin, he had us run through our
entire quartet repertoire for him. After sitting silently through the whole programme, he then spent two hours telling us stories all
about our pieces, helping us to find hidden details everywhere! When it suited his stories we would play (or sing) but for most of the
time he was simply concerned with passing on information. It’s hard to convey how inspirational this lesson was.
Lindsay McLay viola Lazarus Quartet
Winner of the 2010 Pettman ROSL ARTS International Scholarship
The last week of the trip was the ROSL Edinburgh Festival series. Being able to play in concerts alongside other great musicians
gave me a preview of how things might be a few years down the track. And my feat of playing solo Bach to a sold out audience at
9.30am is something I am very proud of and will definitely never forget!Alice Gott cello Lazarus Quartet
Winner of the 2010 Pettman/ROSL ARTS International Scholarship
My highlight of the tour was definitely the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland........the atmosphere buzzing ......We performed
concerts every day at some crazy times (9.30am and 10.30pm...) Each day consisted of waking up early, rehearsal, concert,
shopping, late night shows,.....Imagine doing this for a whole week!
Somi Kim piano Estrella Quartet
Winner of the 2011 Pettman/ROSL ARTS International Scholarship
Royal Over-Seas League
Social and cultural links worldwide
ROSL which celebrated its centenary in 2010 is a not-for-profit Commonwealth membership organisation with HM The
Queen as patron. With historic clubhouses at prestigious locations in Edinburgh and London plus reciprocal club
arrangements and a network of contacts around the world, ROSL fosters international friendship and understanding, as
well as promoting the arts and supporting educational projects among young people of the Commonwealth.
ROSL NZ
Supporting young artists and musicians
ROSL has more than 20,000 members worldwide, including over 1000 in New Zealand, who take advantage of the
ROSL clubhouses in Edinburgh and London and short-term access to clubs in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India,
Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, the USA and elsewhere. ROSL NZ provides a diverse social network and supports
an active cultural programme. By becoming a member of ROSL NZ you enjoy the benefits of membership and help
ROSL ARTS nurture the careers of outstanding young New Zealand musicians. Annual Subscription for New Zealand
residents is $50 (membership application form downloadable online).
For further information on ROSL NZ contact Lyn Milne: Director ROSL NZ,
PO Box 10, Diamond Harbour, Canterbury 8941. T: 03 329 4332 E: royalo-s@xtra.co.nz
ROSL ARTS
Over the past 60 years, supported by the international membership of the Royal Over-Seas League, ROSL ARTS has
developed an impressive range of activities giving practical help and encouragement to young professional artists and
musicians from the UK and the Commonwealth. New Zealand musicians now at the forefront of the music profession
figure prominently amongst ROSL ARTS alumni.
ROSL: New Zealand Prizewinners & Scholars
The ROSL Annual Music Competition, now in its 60th year, is one of the most comprehensive and highly regarded
competitions held in the UK. Past prizewinners include a number of outstanding New Zealand musicians including Ross
Pople, cello (1963); Patricia Payne, contralto (1969); Keith Lewis, tenor (1975); Read Gainsford, piano (1988); Gretchen
Dunsmore, clarinet (1995); Ashley Brown, cello (1996); Jonathan Lemalu, bass-baritone (2000); Natalia Lomeiko, violin
(2000); Wendy Dawn Thompson, soprano (2002-3); Anna Leese, soprano (2004); Victoria Simonsen, cello (2004, 2008);
and Madeleine Pierard, soprano (2007, 2009). Among winners of the annual ROSL/NZ Society Scholarship established
in 1984 are clarinettist Ellen Deverall (2005), bassoonist Jane Kircher (2001) and cellist Rachel Johnston (1998).
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