Victoria Hart to Join Russell Watson on UK Tour - page 2

09-06-2008 15:13

Her next solo album promises to be a progressive but natural development. As Victoria says 'I was 16-years old when I started recording my debut album. I’m now an old woman of 19 - with new ideas, a stronger voice and an experimental nature.

'I’m having lots of fun pushing the boundaries of swing, jazz and blues the music I’m known for although I prefer not to be pigeonholed. I regard myself as a pop singer taking influences from every genre of music, in particular the swing era of the 40s and 50s.'

I love that he’s called the ‘People’s Tenor’. I love that he is a crossover artist, singing not only classical but swing, jazz, blues and even country music. His distinctive style over the last 10 years has made operatic and classical music accessible to the masses. He has made it pop!'

'I hope, even in a small way, I can do the same with my music. Crossover means constant experimentation and musical development. I love it.'

And to prove the point, Victoria and Russell have chosen to sing a ‘classical duet’ on the tour.

'When Russell suggested the song, I couldn’t believe it! It is the song I sang all the time as a child with my dad and so has great memories. And Russell is a pretty good substitute for my dad!'