Julie Andrews

It seems the whole world fell in love with Julie Andrews in Sound of Music which was cleverly marketed as ‘The Happiest Sound in the World.’ She also originated the role of Eliza Dolittle on Broadway as well as Guinevere in Camelot. She is also known for the classic Mary Poppins and in later years, Victor Victoria. Less known is that Julie was classically trained (she claims Handel as one of the best for her developing voice) and performed different classical art songs in her early performances. Even after she became known as a Broadway singer she performed with classical star Placido Domingo for a Christmas telecast.

Natasha Barbieri, Editor

Editor

Creator of Classical Crossover Magazine. For Natasha music has always been closely tied to her faith. At age 18, Natasha made her opera debut playing the part of the mother in Menotti’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ with the Eastern Festival Opera. At 20, she was a winner of the 2011 Young Artist Competition at Andrews University. Natasha graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Music. Natasha has released a series of Holiday singles “A Place Called Home” (2020), “One Little Boy,” and “The Perfect Year” (2021). In 2021, she was nominated for the ‘Future Classic Women Awards’ show on Men’s & Women’s Radio Station. Natasha is the creator and editor of ‘Classical Crossover Magazine’ a venture that has allowed her to interview many of the top stars in the genre including Sarah Brightman, Celtic Woman, Mirusia, Paul Potts, and more. During the covid-19 pandemic, she created an online concert series for the magazine that has seen her perform in the same line-up as Alex Sharpe, Lucy Kay, Barbara Padilla, Classical Reflection, and more on the virtual stage. In 2022, Natasha was included on the charity album “Stars of Classical Crossover: Christmas” in benefit of the Wallace & Gromit Children’s Charity.