Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition introduces new category for 2025

The third Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition took place in Auckland on Tuesday night. Congratulations to soprano Bryony Bearman, who won First Prize with her performance of "Dich, teure Halle" from Wagner’s Lohengrin. This year, for the first time, a new category for singers aged 36 and over was offered: the Tarling Aria Trophy. RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump spoke with the winner of the trophy, soprano Stephanie Cortesi. - From Three to Seven, 3:05 pm on 12 February 2025 RNZ Concert.