I knew that I could be more creative onstage, to state my own case and deliver my own interpretation of the role much more aggressively than in the recording studio. Kiri Te Kanawa aggressivelycasecreative Change image and share on social
My energy is undiminished. Someone said to me the other day, 'Are you retired?' and I said, 'Well, I'm just trying to prove that I'm not.' There's so many things to do. Kiri Te Kanawa dayenergyprove Change image and share on social
I used to suffer from a lot of regret while touring. Regret at having to leave certain places, people and situations, or just a beautiful day. Kiri Te Kanawa beautifuldayleave 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 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
I'm more confident now than I've ever been. As you get older, you have to be. Kiri Te Kanawa confidenthaveold 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