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Song Quest final: Who will be this year's winner?
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The inaugural 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest has reached its final stage, with six young singers competing for prizes at the Michael Fowler Centre. The finalists were selected by mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and will perform with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
Why it matters
This competition serves as a significant platform for emerging operatic talent in New Zealand and honors the legacy of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
The final of the inaugural 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest is underway.
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