Post by Stephany on Mar 12, 2007 8:04:38 GMT
New article from The Derby Evening Telegraph - although there's nothing really new about Hayley. Just wanted to point it out.
Teenage star sees all of life's treasures
10 March 2007
Derby Evening Telegraph
(c) 2007 Evening Telegraph
At 19, Hayley Westenra has achieved more than most people hope to in their lives.
She has sung for royalty and is an ambassador for UNICEF, and is the biggest selling female classical artist in the world at present.
The New Zealander has now settled in England and her third album, Treasure, is out now.
Fans who saw her perform live at Kedleston Hall, near Derby, last year, alongside Il Divo, will be eager to hear the new material.
The teenager appears to be coping well with her success.
"Well, in some respects, I feel pretty normal but at times, when talking to other 19-year-olds, I feel a bit distant because I've done so much and experienced so much more of life that they haven't," she says.
"I've had to grow up quickly through my work with UNICEF, performing and talking to crew members who tend to be older.
"But I still like to do normal teenage things like going out and letting my hair down.
"I'm still a teenager at heart."
Does she feel like she's missing out on life sometimes?
" I really enjoy what I do and I feel very fortunate. I love my job and it still feels like a hobby," she says.
"I can't continue this lifestyle for too many more years.
"It's pretty crazy but I figured I'm still young and I can cope with it.
"I really want to make the most of the opportunities that come my way. I'll take more time off in the future but not now.
"I get time off in the evenings, but I have to do a lot of behind-the-scenes work like learning new songs. It's always a struggle as I always have commitments.
"But I love this lifestyle and even though I get exhausted at times, I thrive on it.
"When I'm away from work for too long, I want to get back to it.
"My family are my treasures as I wouldn't be here without them.
"They're back in New Zealand. Nana was the initial inspiration for this album, as some of the tracks were passed on to me by her.
"It's important to stay close to family and friends and to surround yourself with people you really trust.
"You also need to focus on what made you choose the career, which in my place is the music.
"It's easy to get sidetracked but at the end of the day, it's all about the the music."
Hayley's album Treasure moves away from her classical crossover work that has brought her international success and is a mixture of traditional songs and self-penned material that explore her heritage. It's available to buy now.
10 March 2007
Derby Evening Telegraph
(c) 2007 Evening Telegraph
At 19, Hayley Westenra has achieved more than most people hope to in their lives.
She has sung for royalty and is an ambassador for UNICEF, and is the biggest selling female classical artist in the world at present.
The New Zealander has now settled in England and her third album, Treasure, is out now.
Fans who saw her perform live at Kedleston Hall, near Derby, last year, alongside Il Divo, will be eager to hear the new material.
The teenager appears to be coping well with her success.
"Well, in some respects, I feel pretty normal but at times, when talking to other 19-year-olds, I feel a bit distant because I've done so much and experienced so much more of life that they haven't," she says.
"I've had to grow up quickly through my work with UNICEF, performing and talking to crew members who tend to be older.
"But I still like to do normal teenage things like going out and letting my hair down.
"I'm still a teenager at heart."
Does she feel like she's missing out on life sometimes?
" I really enjoy what I do and I feel very fortunate. I love my job and it still feels like a hobby," she says.
"I can't continue this lifestyle for too many more years.
"It's pretty crazy but I figured I'm still young and I can cope with it.
"I really want to make the most of the opportunities that come my way. I'll take more time off in the future but not now.
"I get time off in the evenings, but I have to do a lot of behind-the-scenes work like learning new songs. It's always a struggle as I always have commitments.
"But I love this lifestyle and even though I get exhausted at times, I thrive on it.
"When I'm away from work for too long, I want to get back to it.
"My family are my treasures as I wouldn't be here without them.
"They're back in New Zealand. Nana was the initial inspiration for this album, as some of the tracks were passed on to me by her.
"It's important to stay close to family and friends and to surround yourself with people you really trust.
"You also need to focus on what made you choose the career, which in my place is the music.
"It's easy to get sidetracked but at the end of the day, it's all about the the music."
Hayley's album Treasure moves away from her classical crossover work that has brought her international success and is a mixture of traditional songs and self-penned material that explore her heritage. It's available to buy now.
for finding the article.
