Lexus Song Quest
Who has the grit?
Graham Pushee was one of the preliminary judges for the 2016 Lexus Song Quest, and had the tough job of deciding who, of the dozens that applied, has what it takes to compete for New Zealand's most… Audio
The right notes to success
Australian soprano Yvonne Kenny is the head judge for this year's Lexus Song Quest, deciding who is worthy of winning New Zealand's most important vocal competition. She's taking time away from… Audio
Bianca Andrew: NZ Mezzo-Soprano
New Zealand Mezzo-soprano and winner of this year's Dame Kiri Te Kanawa scholarship, awarded as part of the Lexus Song Quest. Audio
Dean Sky-Lucas: Lexus Song Quest review
Dean looks at the talent and results from Saturday night's Lexus Song Quest grand finale. Audio
Kathryn Harries: Lexus Song Quest adjudicator
British soprano Kathryn Harries had the task of deciding the winner of this year's Lexus Song Quest. She talks through her decisions and describes the three prize-winners. Audio
Edward Laurenson: Lexus Song Quest Finalist
Finalist in the 2014 Lexus Song Quest speaks to Radio NZ Auckland producer Sophie Wilson. Audio
Isabella Moore: Lexus Song Quest Finalist
Finalist in the 2014 Lexus Song Quest speaks to Radio NZ Auckland producer Sophie Wilson. Audio
Oliver Sewell: Lexus Song Quest Finalist
Tenor Oliver Sewell is the fourth of six Lexus Song Quest Finalists for 2014. It'll be one of Oliver's final New Zealand performances before he moves to New York to attend the Manhattan School of… Audio
Benson Wilson: Lexus Song Quest Finalist
Benson Wilson is a 23-year-old baritone, originally from Havelock North. He catches up with Sophie Wilson ahead of the Lexus Song Quest final on Saturday. Audio
Kathryn Harries: Lexus Song Quest Adjudicator
As director of The National Opera Studio in London, Kathryn Harries is very aware of the needs of young singers once they've finished their studies. The British soprano is an ideal choice to judge the… Audio
Bianca Andrew: Lexus Song Quest Finalist
The second of our six Lexus Song Quest-finalist interviews with Sophie Wilson. Audio
Christian Thurston: Lexus Song Quest Finalist
The first of our six Lexus Song Quest finalist interviews with Sophie Wilson. Audio
Madison Nonoa
Hamilton based soprano Madison Nonoa and the listener's choice winner in the semi-final round of this year's Lexus Song Quest, who is performing this Sunday at St Peter's Cathedral in Hamilton. Audio
Roxane Hislop and Rodney Macann
The adjudicators of the the 2014 Lexus Song Quest announce this year's semi-finalists. Audio
Amitai Pati
NZ Tenor competing in the finals of the Lexus Song Quest in Wellington this Thursday night. Audio
Rodney Macann and Kate Mead
Preliminary judge and Radio New Zealand co-ordinator for the Lexus Song Quest announce the finalists and Listeners' Choice winner. Audio
Lexus Song Quest 2012 Programme 3
Rodney Macann introduces 6 of the semi-finalists. Audio
