I am always on the go, there is always something new to explore or to try. To keep me busy my husband and I bought a house. No, not for me to clean it but to build it. Well, not exactly build it, but, you know... When we first came from Germany in 2004, we wanted to explore any facets of England. And what is more English than DIY? Of course we already tried watching rugby, polo and Doctor Who. Love it!

I started singing in an a capella ensemble at school when I was 14 years old. There I got 'infected' and soon decided to study classical singing instead of piano as I had planned before. I studied at the Conservatoire of Enschede in the Netherlands. I love singing everywhere and anytime. I've performed in various operas and musicals singing diverse roles like the mother in Hansel and Gretel, Cherubino in Marriage of Figaro and Winnifred in Once upon a Mattress. At the moment I also sing with the BBC National Chorus of Wales and Bristol Opera. When there is time left I even work! As a singing teacher.

My biggest strength: Oh, I love laughing!

My teeny tiny weakness: Apart from chocolate? I am annoyingly impatient!