Finding the opera voices of tomorrow, here is RNZ Concert's recording of the first of two semi-finals for the 2022 Lexus Song Quest.
Semi-Finalists for the Lexus Song Quest 2022 (L-R) Amelia Berry, Felicity Tomkins, Sarah Hubbard, Ridge Ponini, Filipe Manu Photo: Le Tans Photography
Each singer performs two songs and, after the interval, their chosen aria.
RNZ Concert presenter Clarissa Dunn is your host for the festivities on stage at St Peter’s on Willis, Wellington.
2022 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final 1, Part One: Songs/Lieder
Hear five of the ten semi-finalists: Sopranos Sarah Hubbard, Felicity Tomkins and Amelia Berry and tenors Ridge Ponini and Filipe Manu as they compete for a place in the Grand Final, accompanied by pianist Terence Dennis.
This programme includes:
Sarah Hubbard
DELIBES: Les filles de Cadix
LECUONA: Canta Ruiseñor
Ridge Ponini
SOMERVELL: A Kingdom by the Sea
TAUBER: Du bist die welt für mich
Felicity Tomkins
STRAUSS: Befreit
HEGGIE: Snake
Amelia Berry
DEBUSSY: Apparition
STRAUSS: Ständchen
Filipe Manu
TOSTI: Aprile
FINZI: The sigh, from A young man's exhortation
2022 Lexus Song Quest Semi-Final 1, Part Two: Arias
Sopranos Sarah Hubbard, Felicity Tomkins and Amelia Berry and tenors Ridge Ponini and Filipe Manu continue to compete for a place in the Final, accompanied by pianist Terence Dennis
Sarah Hubbard
FLOYD: The Trees on the Mountain (Susannah)
Ridge Ponini
DONIZETTI: Una furtiva lagrima (L'elisir d'Amore)
Felicity Tomkins
MOZART: Come, scoglio (Così fan tutte)
Amelia Berry
MOZART: Ach, ich liebte (The Abduction from the Seraglio)
Filipe Manu
MOZART: Dies bildnis ist bezaubernd schön (The Magic Flute)
Recorded 16 July 2022, St Peter’s on Willis, Wellington by RNZ Concert
Presenter: Clarissa Dunn
Producer: David McCaw
Engineer: Darryl Stack
