KRISTINA
ZELINSKA
1ST VIOLIN
Kristina was born in Ukraine into a family of professional musicians. Being surrounded by the wonderful world of music from a very early age determined Kristina’s greatest passion which she has carried on through her life. She started studying violin at the age of six at Kiev Music School which gives a unique opportunity for children to study music extensively alongside regular curriculum. After 11 years, Kristina graduated at the age of 17 with distinction and was one of the most prominent representatives of the school. She was successfully accepted into highly competitive Tchaikovsky Conservatory which was also a patron of Kiev School of Music.
While studying at the Conservatory, Kristina was appointed as principal first violin at the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, regularly performing with the Kiev Chamber Orchestra on international tours throughout Europe and Asia. Following her family’s move to New Zealand in 1995, Kristina and her husband decided to join them in 1999.
In Christchurch, Kristina continued her studies at the University of Canterbury with Jan Tawroszewicz, during which time she gave numerous solo and chamber music recitals. In 2001, she was appointed as Principal First Violin of Christchurch Symphony and in 2005 moved to Wellington to join the first violin section of the NZSO. In 2013, Kristina was awarded June Violet Common Scholarship and completed Winter Music Residency in January-March 2013 in Banff Centre, Canada working with highly inspiring and talented members of New Orford string quartet Jonathan Crow and Andrew Wan as well as collaborating with other artists from all around the world.
As well as playing in the NZSO, Kristina enjoys taking part in various chamber music projects, is a member of contemporary music ensemble Stroma, and recently discovered a new passion for performing with a Nuevo tango group.
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KRISTINA
ZELINSKA
1ST VIOLIN
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ANDREW
JOYCE
SECTION PRINCIPAL, CELLO
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ANDREW
KASZA
2ND VIOLIN
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ANDREW
THOMSON
SECTION PRINCIPAL, 2ND VIOLIN
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ANNA
DEBNAM
VIOLA
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ANNA
VAN DER ZEE
1ST VIOLIN
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ANNE
LOESER
1ST VIOLIN
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ANNEMARIE
MEIJERS
CELLO
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BEIYI
XUE
1ST VIOLIN
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BELINDA
VEITCH
VIOLA
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BRIGID
O'MEEGHAN
ASSISTANT SUB-PRINCIPAL EMERITUS, CELLO
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CAROLYN
MILLS
SECTION PRINCIPAL, HARP
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DAVID
CHICKERING
SECTION PRINCIPAL EMERITUS , CELLO
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DAVID
GILLING
SUB PRINCIPAL EMERITUS, 2ND VIOLIN
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DONALD
ARMSTRONG
ASSOCIATE CONCERTMASTER, 1ST VIOLIN
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ELEANOR
CARTER
CELLO
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ELIZABETH
PATCHETT
2ND VIOLIN
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ELSPETH
GRAY
2ND VIOLIN
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EMMA
BARRON
1ST VIOLIN
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GREGORY
SQUIRE
1ST VIOLIN
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HAIHONG
LIU
1ST VIOLIN
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JANET
ARMSTRONG
ASSISTANT SUB-PRINCIPAL, 2ND VIOLIN
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JENARO
GARITA
VIOLA
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JOAN PERARNAU
GARRIGA
SECTION PRINCIPAL, DOUBLE BASS
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JULIA
JOYCE
SECTION PRINCIPAL, VIOLA
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KATHERINE
ROWE
2ND VIOLIN
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KEN
ICHINOSE
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, CELLO
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LISA
BOYES
VIOLA
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LYNDSAY
MOUNTFORT
VIOLA
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MALAVIKA
GOPAL
1ST VIOLIN
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MALCOLM
STRUTHERS
DOUBLE BASS
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MATTHEW
CAVE
DOUBLE BASS
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MEGAN
MOLINA
2ND VIOLIN
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MICHAEL
CUNCANNON
VIOLA
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OLEKSANDR
GUNCHENKO
DOUBLE BASS
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PAM
JIANG
1ST VIOLIN
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PETER
BARBER
ASSISTANT SUB-PRINCIPAL EMERITUS, VIOLA
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REBECCA
STRUTHERS
1ST VIOLIN
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ROWAN
PRIOR
CELLO
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SALLY
ISAAC
CELLO
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SIMEON
BROOM
2ND VIOLIN
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SIMON
MILLER
2ND VIOLIN
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URSULA
EVANS
1ST VIOLIN
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VESA-MATTI
LEPPÄNEN
CONCERTMASTER, 1ST VIOLIN
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VICTORIA
JAENECKE
VIOLA
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YUKA
EGUCHI
ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER, 1ST VIOLIN
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YURY
GEZENTSVEY
PRINCIPAL, 1ST VIOLIN
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NICHOLAS
HANCOX
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, VIOLA
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ALAN
MOLINA
1ST VIOLIN
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AMY
BROOKMAN
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, 2ND VIOLIN
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ALANNA
JONES
DOUBLE BASS
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BEATRIX
FRANCIS
VIOLA
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DAMIEN
ECKERSLEY
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, DOUBLE BASS
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ALEXANDER
MCFARLANE
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, VIOLA
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