When I'm teaching young singers and hearing beautiful young fresh voices, I don't want to put my voice next to theirs." Dame Kiri has appeared at all the world's major opera houses and concert halls.

Lady Kiri no Kata in Shogun is known to be the legal wife of Lord Yoshii Toranaga in the Shogun series.

Not only does she have her own foundation helping young New Zealand students, but Dame Kiri also teaches each July at the Solti Te Kanawa Accademia in Italy, along with masterclasses around the world ...