Kiri Te Kanawa

This weeks homework is about one of New Zealands greatest performers. Te Kanawa should be someone all of our choir members aspire to! 

1.     Where and when was Kiri Te Kanawa born? Find five facts about her upbringing.

2.    What was the competition that brought Te Kanawa to New Zealand’s attention? Who was her coach?

3.    What was the global event that brought Te Kanawa international acclaim? Find five facts about this event. Ask a parent if they remember that day?

4.    What type of operatic singer is Te Kanawa and what are the various operatic singing styles?

5.    What is an Opera? Find the meaning of these words: Libretto, Score, Arias, and Ensembles

6.    Te Kanawa is well known for singing operas by Mozart. Why was Mozart one of her favorites and find five interesting facts about Mozart’s life?  

8.    What makes Kiri Te Kanawa a New Zealand icon? What difficulties has she had to over come to be successful?

This week all homework is to be create by hand - no computers for publishing. Remember this is homework so you must be attempting this at home. See if you can publish as well as Jordyn.

Homework Assignment