1998 in British music soprano Charlotte Church produced her first album, "Voice of an Angel", which was certified triple platinum in UK sales alone, and launched her career as an opera crossover artist. Her countryman, rising star Bryn Terfel, gave a recital at Carnegie Hall. Established opera singer Lesley Garrett released her hit album of the same name, including songs from popular musicals as well as operatic arias. Sales between 29 December 1997 and 2 January 1999. Sales between 29 December 1997 and 2 January 1999. Notes: Sales between 29 December 1997 and 2 January 1999. The 1998 BRIT Awards winners were: 1998 in
Debut (Björk album) credit for one song instead of four and cleared Hooper and Björk of all charges stating that Fisher's charges rendered him "unreliable, diffuse, and vague". Critical reaction to "Debut" was generally positive. The British music press spoke positively about the album, with "Q" giving it four out of five stars calling it "a surprising, playful collection" while the "NME" wrote that "Debut" was "an album that believes music can be magical and special." "The Independent" gave "Debut" a favorable review noting that Björk had "fashioned an amazing array of contrasting arrangements, whose musical diversity never interferes with their clarity of