New Zealand's most famous soprano, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, has sung in public for the first time since she retired eight years ago. The impromptu performance came during a special celebration at Parliament to mark her 80th birthday and honour her ongoing legacy. Alexa Cook was there. #Newshub | Newshub

Legendary soprano Kiri Te Kanawa sings “Chi il bel sogno di Doretta”from Puccini’s La Rondine during an outdoor concert in New Zealand, in 1990, with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by John Hopkins #kiritekanawa #operasinger #soprano #newzealand #puccini #opera 🌟 | Opera Vocal Coach - Mathieu Abelli

😍 As part of our International Women's Day celebrations, all this week we're throwing the spotlight on great female artists and roles Here Kiri Te Kanawa performs the role of Marschallin in Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier at our theatre in 1985 Clip courtesy of Warner Classics & Erato. https://www.warnerclassics.com/artist/kiri-te-kanawa #FBWomensWeek #IWD2021 | Royal Ballet And Opera