One of the problems that we face through the media attention that these artists receive is that there has been an awful lot of talk about opera and classical music being elite and being for an elitist group. Lesley Garrett artistattentionawful share on social
As far as I was concerned the important thing was that the music was getting the attention as well as me so it was always a great way to get more of the public to connect with classical music, and opera particularly. Lesley Garrett attentionclassicalconcern share on social
I wouldn't want to criticise someone like Charlotte Church because she has done fantastically well, but personally I've always cared about the long term. Lesley Garrett carecharlottechurch Change image and share on social
The musical heritage of Yorkshire is deep and wide. Lesley Garrett deepheritagemusical Change image and share on social
I don't just come from a musical family, but from a musical community. Lesley Garrett communityfamilymusical Change image and share on social
I do hope that our spring will be starting shortly and we will all be able to enjoy some sunshine again. Lesley Garrett enjoyhopeshortly Change image and share on social
To tell you the truth, I never listen to opera at home. Lesley Garrett homelistenopus Change image and share on social
I saw The Sound of Music when I was 10 and thought that it was the most beautiful singing I had ever heard. Lesley Garrett beautifulhearmusic Change image and share on social
Nobody inspired me more than Julie Andrews, who is a classically trained soprano herself. Lesley Garrett andrewclassicallyinspire Change image and share on social
I don't think I have ever met a single person who isn't moved by music of some kind. Lesley Garrett kindmeetmove Change image and share on social
