Search results
Dame Kiri Jeanette Claire Te Kanawa [1] ONZ, CH, DBE, AC (/ ˈ k ɪr i t ə ˈ k ɑː n ə w ə /), [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]
Mina Foley (9 March 1930 – 21 January 2007) was a New Zealand coloratura soprano, who rose to prominence in the 1950s. She was the first of many to study under the acclaimed singing teacher Dame Sister Mary Leo.
28 lut 2024 · The New Zealand soprano’s ethereal voice and diverse repertoire demonstrated her versatility in classical crossover music. “Pure” seamlessly blended traditional and contemporary elements, with a mix of classical standards, pop covers, and original songs.
“Marlena Devoe, an award-winning soprano from New Zealand, was utterly captivating as Mimì, her voice effortlessly strong, sweet and expressive, and she had exactly the right air of appealing vulnerability.”
Sophie Morris is a singer, actor and presenter who has performed to critical acclaim within New Zealand and internationally. She began singing aged 10 as Gretl in 'The Sound of Music' which sparked a love for being on the stage.
6 mar 2019 · Kiri Te Kanawa is arguably the most renowned artist to come out of New Zealand in the opera world. Born on March 6, 1944, the soprano was born Claire Mary Teresa Rawstron but was adopted as an infant by Thomas Te Kanawa and his wife Nell.
Sopranos by nationality. New Zealand women singers. New Zealand singers by voice type.
