the more I can engage with audiences, and ideally introduce them to more obscure repertoire, the more successful I feel
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
the more I can engage with audiences, and ideally introduce them to more obscure repertoire, the more successful I feel
It is the music that provides the inspiration. I have always felt incredibly fortunate that I had the opportunity to sing this wonderful music.
My greatest challenge is probably having the ability – and the desire – to embrace wildly different repertoires and styles. The performing arts world loves categories and labels, but I resist being pigeonholed and constantly push the boundaries of what I sing. I am equally comfortable singing cabaret in an intimate music venue, arias in an opera gala, musical theatre on the West End stage, or contemporary music with a sixty- piece orchestra!
The biggest challenge came at the very beginning – to stay true to my technique and my natural voice, no matter what the greats of the opera business were saying when I just started out.
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? I come from a musical family and grew up surrounded by music – it’s