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
I would just like to say that opera is no longer about fat people in breastplates shattering wine glasses. Lesley Garrett breastplatefatglass Change image and share on social
It worries me that young singers think you can shortcut the training and go straight to fame and fortune, and programmes like Pop Idol have encouraged that. Lesley Garrett encouragefamefortune Change image and 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
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
I'm very pro presenting the best music I can to the widest audience possible. Lesley Garrett audiencemusicpresent 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
Opera is credible drama now, and it costs less than going to a football match. What have you got to lose? Lesley Garrett costcredibledrama Change image and 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
What people really should be able to be confident in is that the standards of music- making that classically trained musicians present is elite, it is the best and all of us as artists should be committed to that. Lesley Garrett artistclassicallycommit share on social
