(NAME &
PURVIEW)
Kiri Te Kanawa – Opera soprano singer, orchestra
“I grew up in the New Zealand
countryside. We did not have television until I was 14, so sing-alongs were our
only entertainment.
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IMAGE)
Biography
(EARLY
LIFE)
In the 1944 on March 6th, Kiri Te Kanawa was born in Gisborne,
Nez Zealand with European and Maori heritage. She also has sister Mary Leo.
When she was 20, she got first prize of New Zealand Mobil Song Quest. At same
time, her recording career has begun. Next
year, she moved to London to study Opera, and got the prize of ARIA award at
Australia. Then, next year she got Gold Record. It is first New Zealand artist
awarded.
(CURRENT PERSONAL LIFE - OR LATER LIFE IF YOUR PERSON IS NO LONGER ALIVE)
In 1999, Kiri released a
new album “Maori Songs” which was sung the praise of her background and home
land. This album was admired, and in 2000, it was forecasted over 80countris.
In 2002, she participate Jubilee Concert for the Queen in Buckingham Palace
garden. In 2004, she retire Opera singer, but
still continues the performance in the world, for example Australia, Canada,
Spain, Germany, Brazil, USA, China and other many countries. Moreover, she
established Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation.
(IMPORTANT JOBS)
(IMPORTANT EVENTS)
・ Until 20-year- old, she had won some major vocal prize
・ Her first appearing on the stage was Carmen in Britain and Newzealand.
・ She ensemble with world major orchestras
・ She manages her foundation which help young New Zealand singers and
musicians.
(AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS)
(I) ACADEMIC AWARDS
1964: New Zealand Mobil Song Quest
1984: Grammy Award
1995: Awarded the prestigious Order of New Zealand
1984: Grammy Award
1995: Awarded the prestigious Order of New Zealand
2010: British Recording Industry Lifetime
Achievement award
2012: Named 'Iconic New Zealander of the Year’ in the
World Class New Zealand Awards.
2013: Guest performer on Downton Abbey; Awarded Arts
Foundation of NZ Iconic Artist Award.
(II) BOOKS:
(VIDEO)
(DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY
OF VIDEO)
In this YouTube video, Kiri Te Kanawa is singing “O mio babbino caro” which is very famous song. This song appears the opera named Gianni Schicchi made by Giacomo Puccini. This song sing the hope of marry with lover to her father who against their marriage. Her voice praise one of the most beautiful voices in the world.
(CONTRIBUTION TO NEW ZEALAND)
Kiri Te Kanawa is one of the most famous opera singers from New Zealand. In early life, she received a lot of awards. She not only singing but also acting. Current life, she established Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation. This institution consists of fund from many people, and support to improve the singing abilities of young New Zealand person. To them, Kiri teaches a lot of skills she has.
In this YouTube video, Kiri Te Kanawa is singing “O mio babbino caro” which is very famous song. This song appears the opera named Gianni Schicchi made by Giacomo Puccini. This song sing the hope of marry with lover to her father who against their marriage. Her voice praise one of the most beautiful voices in the world.
(CONTRIBUTION TO NEW ZEALAND)
Kiri Te Kanawa is one of the most famous opera singers from New Zealand. In early life, she received a lot of awards. She not only singing but also acting. Current life, she established Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation. This institution consists of fund from many people, and support to improve the singing abilities of young New Zealand person. To them, Kiri teaches a lot of skills she has.
