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 Kiri Programme an unqualified success
July marks the completion of the first year of The Kiri Programme (our personalised training skills programme with six
outstanding young singers preparing for overseas study). And what a year it...
Recognition of a caring active Patron
David Jackson (Artistic Director of the Cardiff Singer of the World Competition) reflects on Dame Kiri’s role as Patron of the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World.
Hard work paying off for English soprano
Back in 2012 English soprano, Louise Alder was the first recipient of The Kiri Te Kanawa Scholarship (£10,000) – an annual award presented by the UK Foundation to a student...
Update on singers supported by The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation
Update on singers supported by The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation
Cover Award helps open door for Covent Garden debut
Last year Armenian tenor Liparit Avetisyan was awarded the 2016-17 Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (UK) Cover Award.