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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Kawiti Waetford reports from Cardiff
Following a number of very successful fundraising events Kawiti Waetford started the next stage of his musical journey in September.
Opera in the hanger?
The trustees reacted swiftly when John & Rose Dunn (pictured) recently offered their spectacular harbor-side Auckland home for a private recital to raise funds for the Foundation.
Kawiti Waetford Continues this musical journey
The Foundation has been an integral part of young baritone Kawiti Waetford’s musical education for the past 3+ years during which time it has provided significant financial support and more...
Concerts at the Palace
Earlier this month Dame Kiri was invited to sing the National anthem to open a series of gala concerts in the grounds of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the 60th anniversary...
Alex Wilson could have been a rock star but chose opera
Earlier this year young New Zealand tenor Alexander Wilson graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Sciences majoring in geology and...
Joanna Foote to attend french music course
In 2010 young New Zealand soprano Joanna Foote received a Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation grant which enabled her to accept the invitation to be one of 12 singers to attend...
The new name for Auckland’s Aotea Centre ASB Theatre, the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, will be launched on 20 November w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
‘One of the world’s greatest sopranos is being celebrated in a grand theatre tradition, with a permanent tribute to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
This beautiful korowai. twitter.com/whaeavee/statu…
Congratulations to Julien Van Mellearts @Julien Van Mellaerts on his selection for the Cardiff Singer of the World competitio… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Many highlights including a clip of Dame Kiri in the 1966 film, Don't Let It Get You, singing an aria from the Barb… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Interview with Jim Mora on @RNZ Sunday Morning with Jim Mora; Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: encouraging the next generation radionz.co.nz/national/progr…
RT @Clarence House: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Soprano, today became a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour for Services to Music. http…
RT @The Royal Family: Congratulations to Dame Kiri Te Kanawa who became a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour, for services to music…
RT @Lexus Song Quest: Our hard-working and humble winner Joel Amosa chats with Eva Radich on @RNZ Concert about letting his operatic ambitions…
RT @Lifewise: FA'AMALO Niuafolau Joel Amosa! Congratulations for winning the 2018 @Lexus Song Quest! Joel is one of our amazing Lifewise #B…