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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Jonathan Abernethy wins 2014 Opera Awards
Earlier this month NZ tenor Jonathan Abernethy was named as the winner of the 2014 Opera Awards (Australia).
Phillip Rhodes making his mark
Philip Rhodes returns to the UK for performances in English National Opera’s new opera by Tansy Davies
Andri Róbertsson reports from Switzerland
Twenty four year-old Icelandic bass-baritone Andri Róbertsson was nominated as the ́Brightest Hope in Classical Music ́at the 2013 Icelandic Music Awards.
Bianca Andrew embarks on her musical journey
In the last edition of Aria we reported that the young NZ mezzo soprano Bianca Andrew had received a Foundation tuition grant.
James Ioelu at home in The Big Apple
It may sound idyllic, maybe even a little romantic. However, getting here has been a long journey filled with many life lessons.
Kawiti Waetford’s letter from Cardiff
After a surprisingly beautiful, yet short, British summer we are now back into the start of another academic year