21st May 2023 – Winners of the Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition 2023 Katherine Winitana, Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono and Runner-Up Maeve Herd were stars of the MSO Family Concert, held at the Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau.

Performing to a full house, along with piano soloist Shan Liu and saxophonist Tomomi Johnston, the winners performed one piece each with orchestra and a winner’s duet, conducted by Wellington-based Brent Stewart. These performances were recorded as part of the Aria Competition prize.