And woven into the fabric of this harsh existence was music.

I also have to support my speaking voice by sitting in a way that engages the diaphragm in the way I would for singing.

That was when I realised that music is the most profound, magical form of communication there is.

And woven into the fabric of this harsh existence was music.

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.

I do hope that our spring will be starting shortly and we will all be able to enjoy some sunshine again.

Singing is an arduous business and it needs sacrifices.