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Born: 1956, Fiji
Died: NA
Country most active: New Zealand, Australia
Also known as: NA
Wilma Smith, who was born in Fiji but grew up in Auckland, came back from study in the United States in 1987 to become the first violinist of the newly formed New Zealand String Quartet. She left the quartet in 1993 to take the position of concertmaster of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), and 10 years later took up the equivalent position with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Smith maintained a strong profile as soloist and chamber musician in Australasia.