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Dame Kiri becomes
Academy President
International opera star Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is to become President of the
Cardiff International Academy of Voice, the University’s academy for training
the opera stars of the future.
Dame Kiri will also work with
students of the Academy for a
week next month, culminating
in a public masterclass with a
selection of singers on Tuesday, 9
December at 7.30pm, in the Reardon
Smith Theatre.
Members of the audience will gain
a unique insight into the teaching
methods and vocal techniques used
by one of the world’s most famous
sopranos, as she passes on her
immense knowledge to the Academy’s
young up-and-coming singers.
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is a familiar
figure in the leading opera houses of
the world, including Covent Garden,
the Chicago Lyric Opera, and the
Sydney Opera House. She is best
known for her repertoire of works by
Mozart and Richard Strauss.
Director of the Academy, worldrenowned
tenor Dennis O’Neill,
said: “Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is not
only the most famous soprano in the
world but has gained a unique place
New deal provides
operatic boost
Carlos Osuna is unique - he’s the
first-ever student of the Cardiff
International Academy of Voice to
receive the prestigious ‘Santander
Universities’ scholarship.
The scholarship, a new partnership
between Cardiff University and Abbey
National plc, Banco Santander’s UK
subsidiary, provides opportunities for
overseas students and, in particular,
students from Latin America to
study at Cardiff University.
Under the partnership, initially
for a period of three years,
three International Excellence
Scholarships are awarded to
postgraduate students from the
11 countries in the ‘Santander
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Universities’ network who wish to
study at the University. The network
includes universities in Argentina,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico,
Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain,
Uruguay and Venezuela
Carlos, who hails from the Mexican
seaside resort of Mazatlan, is no
stranger to study. He started his
vocal studies with Cristina de
Vadillo and later on with Antonio
González Guerrero, conductor of
one of the most recognized choirs of
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This gave him the opportunity
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obtaining a scholarship of the
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in the history of singing and in the
hearts of the public across the globe.
Not so well known is her unstinting
devotion to the new generation
of artists and the development of
their talent. It is with immense
gratitude and pride that we at the
Cardiff International Academy of
Voice announce that Dame Kiri has
accepted the Honorary Presidency of
the Academy.”
The Academy provides an
opportunity for early-stage singers
However, the opportunity to work
with one of his all-time opera
hero, Dennis O’Neill, at Cardiff
University’s International Academy
of Voice proved too great. As Carlos
puts it himself, the scholarship allows
him to follow his dream, “to follow
in the footsteps of Dennis OʼNeill
and sing lead roles in the major opera
houses of the world as I know past
students from the Academy have
already achieved this goal!”
Further information on the
Santander Universities scholarship
is available at: www.abbey.com/
csgs/Satellite?c=GSProducto&cid=1
210606340400&pagename=Abbey/
GSProducto/GS_Categoria.
Credit: John Swannell
to perfect vocal techniques and
styles. Students are taught by the best
coaches and language experts as well
as visiting eminent conductors and
international stars from the operatic
world, helping them to fulfil their
international potential.
Tickets for the Cardiff masterclass
with Dame Kiri cost £12 full price, £10
concessions and £3 students and are
available from the Academy on
029 2048 1853 or CIAV@cardiff.ac.uk
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