Get swept up in the glamour and drama of the Lexus Song Quest Grand Final – one of the most exciting classical music events of the year. Hear the sublime voices of New Zealand’s best emerging singers as they battle it out for the prestigious title and career-changing prizes.
Six finalists will perform with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and pianist Terence Dennis as they are judged by British opera soprano Kathryn Harries. Your evening will be hosted in entertaining style by Helen Medlyn.
From Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Dame Malvina Major to Jonathan Lemalu and O Sol3 Mio’s Amitai Pati, the Lexus Song Quest discovers stars of the future. This year’s bright hopefuls are Bianca Andrew (mezzo soprano – 24), Edward Laurenson (baritone – 25), Isabella Moore (soprano – 23), Oliver Sewell (tenor – 24), Christian Thurston (baritone – 23) and Benson Wilson (baritone – 23).
