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Dame Kiri Jeanette Claire Te Kanawa, [1] ONZ, CH, DBE, AC (/ ˈkɪri təˈkɑːnəwə /; [2] born Claire Mary Teresa Rawstron, 6 March 1944) is a New Zealand opera singer. She had a full lyric soprano voice, which has been described as "mellow yet vibrant, warm, ample and unforced". [3]
Kiri Te Kanawa, New Zealand lyric soprano who earned international acclaim and was best known for her repertoire of works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Richard Strauss. Her first major success was as the Countess in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro in 1971.
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Kiri te Kanawa sings O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi composed by Giacomo Puccini.London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir john Pritchard.Enjoy!
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New Zealand's most famous soprano, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, has sung in public for the first time since she retired eight years ago.
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Jan 2, 2008 · Dame Kiri Te Kanawa sings "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical "Les Misérables" by Claude-Michel Schönberg (1944- ) on a libretto by Alain Boublil. With Australian Pops Orchestra, John...
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Mar 6, 2024 · The warm, melodious voice of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (Ngāti Maniapoto) is known fondly around the world. In 1971, it took her to the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, where she debuted as the countess in Le Nozze de Figaro to critical acclaim.
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1. Kiri was adopted at a few months old. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa’s life began far from the glamorous world of opera. She was born in Gisborne, New Zealand, where she was raised by adoptive parents.