Which soprano, born in Gisborne in 1944 to a Maori father and a European mother, became world famous in opera?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Kiri Te Kanawa
- Step 1: Kiri Te Kanawa sang at royal occasions and in major opera houses. Step 2. Compare that with each option: only one matches. Answer: Kiri Te Kanawa. Why not the others: Westenra and Major are other New Zealand singers; Kirkby is English.
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