Lesley Garrett

Lesley Garrett CBE is an English soprano and media personality. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, she won the Kathleen Ferrier Prize in 1979, thereby launching her career. During her time as principal soprano at English National Opera, she became well-known for her performances.

Garrett has performed across the world, in countries throughout Europe, and also the United States, Australia, Russia, Brazil, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea. She has also sung opera and pop classics with Bryan Ferry, The Eurythmics and Mick Hucknall. As a recording artist, Garrett has released eleven solo albums. Many of them have been successful, receiving gold and silver status.