Sarah Chang (Sydney), Gemma Lee (Sydney), Johnny van Gend (Melbourne) and Dindin Wang (Melbourne) were chosen following the semi final round at the Sydney Conservatorium on August 5.

The competition is celebrating its 20th year in 2018. Previous winners include Australia’s most gifted and successful violinists such as international soloist Ray Chen.

The competition’s artistic director Goetz Richter said the semi final was a tribute to the talent Australia has to offer and the serious passion with which musicians, teachers and supporters embrace opportunities.

“The Kendall National Violin Competition has inspired so many diverse and individual musicians over two decades,” he said. 

“The finals of the competition in Kendall on September 15 will be a thrilling event and a real climax for this unique event.”

The final of the competition will feature each of the four violinists in recital and also include an Australian work written especially for the competition.

For more information visit the competition website at www.kendallviolin.org.au. To book a ticket call Mavis Barnes on 6559 4339 or email mavis.barnes@bigpond.com. The KNVC Benefit concert is on August 12 at 2.30pm at the Kendall School of Arts.