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Press, 3 August 1981, Page 12

St OPERA MOBIL OIL NEW ZEALAND LIMITED A foundation patron of the National Opera, has given support and encouragement to N.Z. singers over many years. We wish Mobil every success for this year's quest, and extend •congratulations and best wishes to the 1981 finalists.-

rarM ~ ' /< ' : .<- ' gsyw.-- ~ V tV- , ! £\ '•';oLj %:.;•• «<•■ ?‘" : ■ '• ' ~'< /7* X ... ' - t (3 i|®Si i ' :: ■■ n: iifc ■®w'’^ J '*" ’' 1"» ' v<7 ■' z ; f^? ’ ’ • • . . " : ’ s • ' :4»-- . ' “The Mbbil Song Quest started me on my professional career.” KKiri Te Kanawa herself said it. opportunities offered to the ultimate victor. nights, thousands of New Zealanders have Doubtless Christopher Lackner, This year’s winner will make guest shared the sensations of each winning Malvina Major, Patricia Price, Anne appearances with the National Youth moment. Rasmussen, Malcolm Smith and Orchestra, and have the opportunity toaudition For Mobil that’s always been the most the other singers who compose the with both the National Opera of New Zealand important consideration of all. Providing the select group of Mobil Song Quest and Radio New Zealand. country’s best artists with a chance to be winners would say the same. In immediate tangible terms Mobil will heard. No matter that their professional careers present the winner with a cash award of $2,000. In London, Kiri Te Kanawa recorded a have taken different courses, reached different The other 11 finalists share between them an message of special encouragement for the heights. Their successes were launched from a almost equivalent amount. finalists in the last Mobil Song Quest. “It offers common springboard. Victory in a Mobil Song In addition, one of this year’s finalists will New Zealand singers the best opportunity for Quest Final. The first occasion their names and receive the Mobil $5,000 scholarship enabling gaining experience and broadening their talents were acclaimed nationwide. him or her to studyfor two years under the capabilities," she said. “Winning first prize in On Wednesday night in Christchurch, 12 direction of Dame Joan Hammond at the .1965 was the highlight of my career.” more dedicated artists will step into the Victorian College of the Arts, Music Faculty, Once again, Mobil proudly presents 12 limelight of a Mobil Song Quest Final. Chosen Melbourne, Australia. ' talented New Zealand singers. For one, the from over 200 entrants, they’ve already Built on triumph and emotion, talent and 1981 Mobil Song Quest will create the same demonstrated exceptional musical ability. And tension, the magic of a Mobil Song Quest magic moment that it did for Kiri Te Kanawa each is eager to grasp the fresh challenges and Final has never waned. Over 25 years, on 12final in 1965. M@bil Tickets available only through the Christchurch Town Hall Booking Office. •■..■'•■; • • ‘ - . ' .:. ...•/•■ , . . •''.. .- ’ _ f; ' . MASIUSW7S4S