I tell students, 'If you are learning from YouTube I almost don't want to teach you because what you learn from YouTube it takes 10 times as long to unlearn.' They do an approximation of the centre of the note, an approximation of the interpretation, a cloned version. Kiri Te Kanawa approximationcentreclon share on social
The word 'no' is a very good word in a singer's repertoire. Kiri Te Kanawa goodrepertoiresinger Change image and share on social
When I perform Strauss, it is as if the music fits me like a glove. My voice seems to lie in a happy area in this music, which is lyrical and passionate at the same time. Kiri Te Kanawa areafitglove Change image and share on social
I only have so much energy, so something had to go. This is why, at the end of the day, I've preserved my sanity for the children and also manage to do my best at work. Kiri Te Kanawa childdayend Change image and share on social
My children are my children. There's no doubt about that at all. They're very strong towards me, very protective, and I towards them. It works both ways. Kiri Te Kanawa childdoubtprotective Change image and share on social
I never had the influence of any other singer in my music, so I sounded like myself all the time. Kiri Te Kanawa influencemusicsinger Change image and share on social
I really believe I've been a good person. Not perfect - forget about perfect - but just learning by what I was taught and living by my own values. I might have stepped on a few ants - and a few other things as well - but I've never hurt anybody. Kiri Te Kanawa antforgetgood share on social