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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Marketing effort creates international awareness
‘Talent is a gift…to be nurtured and developed’ is the theme of a campaign aimed at creating awareness for the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation and its objectives.
Young singers appreciate unique mentoring opportunity
Dame Kiri sets aside time to mentor and coach small groups of singers at her home – usually in the company of selected professional colleagues
Hawaii masterclass and fundraiser
During a recent concert tour in Hawaii Dame Kiri took time out to help local students and some fundraising activity.
United Kingdom Foundation news
The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (UK) is a Charitable Trust established by Dame Kiri in the United Kingdom as a separate organisation with no legal connection to the Kiri Te...
Masterclass at Opera Studio Melbourne
Words of advice, wisdom, insight and the occasional extra treat of demonstration were generously imparted, and our singers equipped themselves beautifully in a highly pressured situation
Ka Mate - A maori war song breathes new life
Possibly inspired by the widely seen footage, a composer using the nom de plume Terangi Hikiroa honoured the Maori soldiers with a ‘Maori War Song’