Encore

In the first years of the new millennium Russell Watson was at the peak of his success as a much loved classical singer. He had gone from humble beginnings, working in a factory making nuts and bolts in Salford to singing in working men''s clubs to performing to stadiums filled with thousands of fans. But then tragedy struck. In 2006 and 2007 he was diagnosed with two brain tumours. In the subsequent years he battled crippling treatment, lifesaving operations, HRT therapy and mental health struggles. Doctors told him he would never sing in the same way again. Russell was determined to defy the odds and fight his way back - not only to recovery but also to finding his voice again. Now he is singing better than ever, performing internationally again and has just released his fourteenth album. In Encore he tells his remarkable story of triumph and tragedy and shares the self-determination and resilience that this has taught him.

Préface
An inspirational and moving memoir from Britain's bestselling classical artist - this is Russell Watson, the man behind the voice.

Auteur
Russell Watson is one of the world's greatest classical singers. The New York Times described him as a performer 'who sings like Pavarotti and entertains the audience like Sinatra'. He has released ten studio albums to critical acclaim, performed in front of popes and presidents and collaborated with a range of performers from Meat Loaf to Paul McCartney. He is the patron of many charities and lives in Cheshire with his wife Louise and coterie of animals.