Konstanze Artmann (violin) was born and raised in Germany. Her violin studies included teaching and performance diplomas at the Higher College of Music in Salzburg (Austria) and at the Utrechts Conservatorium in Utrecht (The Netherlands). She also undertook postgraduate study with Isabelle van Keulen at the Koninklijk Conservatorium at The Hague (The Netherlands).  Since completing her studies, Konstanze has worked professionally in Germany, Austria and The Netherlands in various orchestras and chamber music ensembles before coming to live in Wellington with her NZ husband in December 2007. She currently holds the position of principal second violin in Orchestra Wellington and teaches violin at her own studio.