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Dame Kiri Jeanette Claire Te Kanawa, ONZ, CH, DBE, AC (/ ˈ k ɪr i t ə ˈ k ɑː n ə w ə /; 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".
Apr 10, 2024 · 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. Learn more about Te Kanawa’s life and career.
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Mar 6, 2024 · Celebrate the 80th birthday of the New Zealand operatic soprano with a look back at her life in style. See her iconic dresses from the stage and the red carpet, from Le Nozze de Figaro to the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
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Dame Kiri Te Kanawa reflects on her incredible opera career, her Kiwi roots and life in Northland. By Marilynn McLachlan. 16 Mar, 2024 05:00 PM10 mins to read. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa...