On the contrary, it certainly wasn't sudden, not compared to someone like Cecilia Bartoli who hadn't sung much, operatically speaking, then was suddenly an instant star. The idea of me as a new arrival is just the perception of people who are hearing my name for the first time. As a journalist I can't help wondering if you read reviews. I certainly don't ignore the press. If they all say something is wrong, then something is probably wrong.
Mixed reviews can be helpful too.
Well, the reviews are all excellent these days, and you are certainly very busy. It is a huge issue for any of us who have decided to combine a family and a career. For several years I was critically overworked, sometimes learning seven or ten new roles each year. One year I was away from home for eight months. That was crazy.