Kiri programe young singers soar
The inaugural Kiri Programme (2016-17) which was completed in July included five intense modules focused on motivational psychology, grooming, media training as well as business skills, language, acting and vocal development. Experts in their fields were brought in from overseas and around New Zeala
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Victoria League partnership
The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation recently completed arrangements for an exciting collaboration with the Victoria League in Auckland
One of world’s most loved Divas joins vocal selection panel
Legendary mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade has accepted Dame Kiri’s invitation to become a member of the Foundation’s vocal selection panel.
Foundation Students help launch NZ-Australia Literature Festival
The first ever Australia and New Zealand Festival of Arts & Literature was held recently in London.
Young Foundation singers help Dame Kiri celebrate milestone
Earlier in this newsletter Dame Kiri made mention of celebrating her 70th Birthday on stage at The Royal Opera House
Life with Opera Australia
Jonathan Abernethy (Tenor) describes the past 18 months with Opera
Australia as the most incredible experience of his life
Jake Heggie and Kiri premiered at the Ravinia Music Festival
Jake Heggie, one the hottest classical composers working today, created a new song cycle for Dame Kiri which was premiered at the Ravinia Music Festival