From a young woman entering her first singing competition to world famous lyric soprano, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has always known how she wants to express herself through what she wears. In this exhibition, sixteen dresses – including those pictured here – capture personally significant memories and highlights of her career, described in her own words.

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Coming of Age - click to find out more
The Opera world - click to find out more
The concert stage - click to find out more
Historic Moments - Click to find out more

Banner image courtesy of Nancy LeVine.

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MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND TE PAPA TONGAREWA