Denise Leigh

Denise Leigh is a talented opera soprano singer, who captured the hearts of the nation when she and her husband, Stefan Andrusyschyn, auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent 2024 and reached the semi-finals with their moving piano and vocal duet. Before their BGT performance, Denise had already forged a distinguished musical career, having won Channel 4’s “Operatunity” and performed as Gilda in “Rigoletto” at the London Coliseum. Throughout her decorated career as a singer, Denise has faced personal challenges, from battling breast cancer to deteriorating eyesight and blindness. Today, alongside being hired as a singer for corporate and public events, Denise is also called upon to share her inspirational story of overcoming adversity.

Having originally forged success as a brass player, Denise earned the Sainsbury’s Gatsby Trust Award and a place to study at the Royal Northern College of Music. Excelling in her studies, Denise entered to be a contestant on the Channel 4 English National Opera show Operatunity, which she went on to win – earning her the role of Gilda in Rigoletto. Her victory on the show also led her to countless other opportunities, including becoming the star soprano of The Battle Proms Picnic Concerts. Since then, Denise has had the opportunity to perform at BBC Proms in the Park and on esteemed television programmes such as Songs of Praise and Friday Night is Music Night. She was also honoured to participate in the concert tour "A Night At The Opera", alongside esteemed musicians such as Wyn Pencarreg, Jane Gilchrist and Alan Oke. One of her most significant achievements was performing Spirit in Motion by Errollyn Wallen at the 2012 London Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Other prominent performances of Denise’s have included Classic FM Live accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall and at Symphony Hall in Birmingham. She was also commissioned to perform a radio broadcast for the 25^th Anniversary of the Equality Act, aired on BBC Radio back in 2020 whilst the world ground to a halt during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her most recent work has encompassed a recital at the Museum of Liverpool in celebration of the Eurovision Festival in Liverpool, Chilcott’s Christmas Oratorio, Ukraine fundraising events in Stoke on Trent and De Montford Hall in Leicester, a recital at Stoke Minster and a powerful concert for the Music of Life Foundation – demonstrating her advocacy for charitable causes, in addition to being a Patron of the Music of Life Foundation. Her debut solo CD “Pie Jesu” is an acclaimed hit, also available on EMI.

Awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Staffordshire University for Services to Music, it is evident just how much of a mark Denise Leigh has made on the music industry. An empowering role model, Denise has never let her personal challenges stop her from achieving her full potential. Throughout her career, Denise has been challenged by progressive sight loss, which she has taken in her stride and continued to excel on stage. She was also diagnosed with breast cancer, publicly documenting her story in the hope that she would help others diagnosed with cancer. Aside from being hired as a talented soprano, Denise is also sought after as a speaker, focusing on topics of diversity, inclusion and disability awareness. Weaving personal anecdotes into her speeches, Denise is sought after as a moving motivational speaker who has never let adversity stop her. If you are looking for a talented corporate entertainer or empowering speaker, hire Denise Leigh today!