Opera legend Lesley Garrett has 17 solo albums under her belt, along with eight DVD specials and two books.
The former principal soprano at the English National Opera has wowed audiences in productions ranging from Don Giovanni to Jack the Ripper: The Women of Whitechapel.
As a mainstream artist she has stamped her mark in West End shows including The Sound Of Music and Carousel, as well as memorable turns before crowds at FA Cup finals.
The mother-of-two, now 71, lives in north London with her husband, Dr Peter Christian.
High notes: Opera star Lesley Garrett reveals all
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