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Samuel Mataele wins 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest in Wellington
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19-year-old countertenor Samuel Mataele won the 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest in Wellington, New Zealand. The prestigious opera competition awarded him a $50,000 prize.
Samuel Mataele singing at the Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest 2026 semi-finals. Photo / Hagen Hopkins
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