Notes from a Small Soprano

Music was in her blood, and her love of performing was evident at an early age, but she looked set to follow her parents into teaching until fate, in the shape of a family friend, led her from Yorkshire to London and a performance of Madam Butterfly. In that moment, a dream was born.
In this enthralling autobiography, Lesley tells the story of how that dream became a reality, despite the obstacles which beset her path to success. Lesley has had to overcome ill health, critical disapproval and painful choices between her professional and private life, but she has faced them all with her unique brand of humour and determination.

Lesley Garrett began her musical career at the Royal Academy of Music in London where she studied for six years, and won several high-profile awards before completing her education at the National Opera Studio. Since then she has taken the lead role in numerous operas, and released seven solo gold-and-silver CD's. She is Britain's most popular soprano, regularly appearing in both opera and in concert, on television and disc; she has won both critical acclaim and the affection of many fans and music lovers throughout the world.