The Lexus Song Quest is on the search for the voices of tomorrow!

Applications for the 2012 Lexus Song Quest are now closed. More about applying

One of the world’s leading operatic tenors is to judge the 2012 Lexus Song Quest. Distinguished Welsh tenor Dennis O’Neill, CBE, will be the judge for New Zealand’s most prestigious contest for promising young opera singers. O’Neill has performed with all the world’s major opera companies and is a renowned classical recording artist. He specialises in the works of Verdi and has sung 21 of his roles. More about Dennis O'Neill and the judging panel

The Lexus Song Quest final will be held at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, on 30 August 2012. The Lexus Song Quest Prize winner, runner-up and third prize-winner all receive a cash prize and study scholarship. Following the Lexus Song Quest Final, a recital concert will be held in Auckland on 1 September 2012. Dennis O’Neill will conduct a series of Lexus Song Quest Masterclasses throughout New Zealand. More about the Competition, Recital Concert and Masterclasses

Past winners of this top New Zealand award for young opera singers include Jonathan Lemalu and, in 2009, Aivale Cole. More about past winners

Joining main sponsor Lexus New Zealand in 2012, the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation will fund the Lexus Song Quest Masterclasses and the Dame Malvina Major Foundation will fund the Lexus Song Quest runner-up prize. More about our Sponsor and Funders

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