Young New Zealand singing sensation Hayley Westenra showcases the pitch-perfect talent that has made her the fastest-selling local artist in her home country's history.

With her first international album release, Pure, having already sold more than a million copies abroad, 17-year-old vocal sensation Hayley Westenra is quickly reaching new heights of international stardom. Born into a family of singers, the New Zealand native has recently become both the fastest-selling debut classical artist ever in the UK, and the biggest-selling local artist in New Zealand's history. Produced by Giles Martin with his father, the legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin, Pure finds Westenra exploring the worlds of pop and traditional Maori choral singing, as well as fresh takes on numbers from the classical repertoire. GREAT PERFORMANCES presents Westenra in concert from Wellington, New Zealand, performing songs like "Amazing Grace"and "Pokarekare Ana (Come Back To Me),"and displaying the pitch-perfect talent that has already earned her appearances with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and tenor legend JoséCarreras.

December 2004( check local listings)