Pitch perfection runs in the family

Soprano Greta Bradman will perform in New Zealand.

Greta Bradman's famous grandfather passed on passion.

Greta Bradman is set to show her world-famous family in another light.

The 26-year-old soprano is the granddaughter of cricketing great Sir Donald Bradman.

And to celebrate the release of her new album, My Hero, she will perform in New Zealand alongside some of our best-known voices.

The Melbourne-based songbird will take to the stage with Kiwi greats Dame Malvina Major and Teddy Tahu Rhodes at star-studded concerts dubbed From Broadway to La Scala in Auckland and Christchurch this month.

Sir Donald Bradman

Bradman said she inherited her love of classical music from her late Australian grandfather Sir Don, regarded as the greatest batsman of all time.

"Grandpa was a major influence on me because of his passion for music," she said. "I'm really proud of him but I am most proud because he was so normal.

"He took an active interest in my music and developing my love and passion for classical music. I wish my grandparents could be here today to see what I was doing."

Cricket legend Sir Don was well known for shunning the spotlight and keeping his family life as private as much as possible. He died 14 years ago, aged 92.

Bradman said for many years she tried to play down the family name in case she was seen as cashing in on it.

She admitted being a Bradman had opened a few doors but insisted, ultimately, she had to stand or fall by her own talent.

"It doesn't matter what your name is, it has to be about the voice."

From Broadway to La Scala is at Auckland Town Hall on Friday, September 18 and Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal on September 20. Tickets from Ticketmaster and Ticketek.