I do a lot of vocal hygiene.

Opera is credible drama now, and it costs less than going to a football match. What have you got to lose?

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

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.

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

The musical heritage of Yorkshire is deep and wide.

To tell you the truth, I never listen to opera at home.