25 May 2021

Fonoti-Fuimaono brothers win the trifecta in DMM Waikato Aria competition

From Upbeat, 12:10 pm on 25 May 2021
DMMF Waikato Aria Competition 2021 prize winners (l to r: Alfred, Jordan and Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono)

DMMF Waikato Aria Competition 2021 prize winners (l to r: Alfred, Jordan and Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono) Photo: DMMF

Congratulations to opera-singing brothers Emmanuel, Alfred and Jordan Fonoti-Fuimaono, who won the top prizes at last weekend's Dame Malvina Major Waikato Aria competition in Hamilton.

In joint first place were tenor Emmanuel Fonoti Fuimaono and baritone Alfred Fonoti-Fuimaono, with tenor Jordan Fonoti-Fuimaono in third place.

DMMF trustee Anna Pierard spoke with Upbeat about the young singers' success. The brothers have all taken part in Project Prima Volta

Get the RNZ app

for easy access to all your favourite programmes

Subscribe to Upbeat

Podcast (MP3) Oggcast (Vorbis)