New Zealand Violinist
FionaPears
Composer · Arranger · Teacher
A distinctive voice in the New Zealand music scene — bringing warmth, craft, and soul to every performance, from intimate candlelit halls to open-air festivals beneath southern skies.
New Zealand Violinist
Composer · Arranger · Teacher
A distinctive voice in the New Zealand music scene — bringing warmth, craft, and soul to every performance, from intimate candlelit halls to open-air festivals beneath southern skies.
Biography
I have always wanted to perform the music I hear in my head..
Fiona Pears is one of New Zealand's most versatile and accomplished violinists. Based in Christchurch, she has built a career that spans composition, performance, arrangement and teaching — bringing her distinctive sound to concert halls, festivals and recording studios around the world.
Fiona has recorded for the BBC and performed her own orchestral arrangements and compositions with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. She has toured extensively across Asia, the US, the UK and Europe, performing at prestigious concert halls and festivals to audiences worldwide.
With five studio albums to her name, her music blends classical training with an instinct for melody and feeling that crosses genres effortlessly. She has also performed alongside the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, captivating audiences from intimate venues to outdoor festivals in Hagley Park.
Fiona has performed in venues of every scale — from Donovan's Store in Okarito to Ronnie Scott's in London and Joe's Pub in New York.
Music is the language I reach for when words aren't enough.
— Fiona PearsWhat I Offer
Solo, Duo or the Fiona Pears Band — available for concerts, events, festivals, and private occasions.
Upcoming ShowOriginal compositions for film, media, or ensemble, drawing on a wide palette of styles and influences.
Custom arrangements for strings, small ensembles, or full orchestration, tailored to your project.
Private violin tuition for all levels — from beginners to advanced students preparing for exams and auditions.
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Get in Touch
Whether you'd like to book a performance, enquire about lessons, commission a piece, or simply say hello — Fiona would love to hear from you.
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