Rising star Anna Leese talks about her lucky break at the Royal Opera House in 2006, sharing the stage with Jose Carreras, her gratitude to fellow New Zealander Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and reveals the maturity with which she's approaching her fledgeling career.
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