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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Inaugural Laurie Coon Foundation scholarship announcement
The inaugural winner of a scholarship will enable winner to attend the prestigious Cardiff International Academy of Voice.
New Zealand soprano Ana James
New Zealand soprano Ana James (the first recipient of a Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation grant) is based in London
Research project identifies key areas for young New Zealand hopefuls
Project initiated and funded by the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation has identified three key areas of improvement to help talented young New Zealand singers
Special fundraising concert attracts star studded performers
Plans for a special fundraising Concert in Christchurch, New Zealand are well underway. Dame Kiri has agreed to perform and she’s enticed a very special friend to come as...
Foundation launched in London
An exclusive recital and dinner at Marlborough House marked the UK launch of the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation and helped celebrate Dame Kiri’s 60th birthday as well. One hundred invited...
Gala Concert launches Foundation
February 28, 2004 saw a historic event at Auckland’s Aotea Centre. New Zealand’s two greatest operatic divas, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Dame Malvina Major, performed together in concert for...