Connie has released two albums, Favourite Things in 2006 and Secret Love in 2009. Both feature songs from popular musicals.
Fisher was born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, and is daughter of a British Army Royal Corps of Signals major. Fisher lived in Dorset, England until the age of six, when she moved to a village near Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, Wales. She is a fluent Welsh speaker.
During her teenage years she was a member of Haverfordwest Operatic Society where she performed in The Pirates of Penzance and played Nellie Forbush in South Pacific. She was also a member of The Torch Youth Theatre where she performed in George Buchner's play Woyzek. She successfully became a member of National Youth Music Theatre (1999–2002), where she played Lady of the Lake in the UK Tour of Pendragon, and played the lead role, Morgan Le Fay, when the production toured Japan in 2001. From an early age Fisher was a member of Côr Newyddion Da (English translation - "Good News Choir"), which introduced her to the Eisteddfodic field and encouraged her to perform as a soloist. She competed annually in the Urdd Gobaith Cymru, National and International Eisteddfods. In 2002 Fisher won the Wilbert Lloyd Roberts Scholarship in the National Eisteddfod "Songs from the Shows" competition and the Milford and West Wales Mercury talent competition.
Fisher received her professional vocational training at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, winning a Dance and Drama Award to have her training fully funded by the Government. She graduated in 2005 with a First Class BA Hons degree in Musical Theatre, as well as the Gyearbuor Asante prize for the highest score.
Fisher has made television appearances on Jane McDonald's Star for a Night when she was sixteen; Owen Money’s Just Up Your Street, and BBC Children in Need. She has also recorded a Welsh song called Curiad Calon (Heartbeat) which was released on the compilation album Cân i Gymru (A Song for Wales). She also released a charity single for the Noah's Ark Appeal entitled 'Eyes of a Child'.
Fisher's first professional theatre appearance was at Milford Haven Torch Theatre, Christmas 2005, where she played Princess Samina in the pantomime Aladdin. She then took the £1,000 cash prize and the Gower Trophy in the final of the 2006 Welsh Musical Theatre Young Singer of the Year Competition, held at Swansea Grand Theatre.
Before being cast as Maria, she worked in media telesales, whilst auditioning for several West End parts – often getting down to the final two but never getting the part. Fisher cites Julie Andrews and Ruthie Henshall as her musical theatre role models. She claims to be a bit of a tomboy, and says that as an only child, she is very independent.
In early March 2007, she was ordered by her doctor to take two weeks' rest from The Sound of Music, after straining her vocal cords singing through a cold. On her return to the show, it was announced that Fisher would be reducing her workload to six shows a week, with Maria being played in the Monday evening and Wednesday matinee shows by Aoife Mulholland, one of the runners-up in How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?.
On 1 July 2007, Fisher performed alongside artists including Sarah Brightman, Josh Groban, Donny Osmond and Andrea Bocelli in Andrew Lloyd Webber's segment of the Concert for Diana at London's Wembley Stadium in front of 63,000 people. She also appeared at Bryn Terfel’s Faenol Festival during the August Bank Holiday weekend, 2007. She also featured on the 50th Anniversary studio recording of West Side Story, singing "Somewhere".
On Christmas Eve 2007 Fisher performed with Lee Mead and some of the other Maria and Any Dream finalists in a BBC special 'festive' reunion show called When Joseph met Maria! - celebrating both the hit Andrew Lloyd Webber BBC shows - it was recorded earlier on Dec 2nd 2007.
Fisher ended her run as Maria on 23 February 2008 and was replaced by Summer Strallen. It was rumoured that after her contract as Maria came to an end that she would play the lead in a Lloyd-Webber revival of Funny Girl. Fisher had been due to embark on an Andrew Lloyd Webber-sponsored solo concert tour of several cities in the UK, however the tour was cancelled on 13 February 2008 due to poor ticket sales. Also on 13 February 2008, it was announced that the planned Simply Bernstein concert celebrating the work of composer Leonard Bernstein, which Fisher was part of, had been cancelled. The event was due to run for five performances from 4 to 6 April 2008 at Cadogan Hall.
In 2008 Fisher co-starred with Alistair McGowan in a revival of the musical They're Playing Our Song at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Also, in November Fisher appeared in concerts at Truro Cathedral and at the Great Fosters Hotel in Surrey.
On 11 December 2008 Fisher appeared in The Christmas Sparkler Concert at The Royal Festival Hall London and sang the Welsh lullaby "Suo Gan", but she had to pull out of the second song, which was supposed to be a duet of "O Holy Night" with Jonathan Ansell, as she had to go to The London Palladium to introduce an act for The Royal Variety Performance.
Also in December 2008, Fisher appeared with her mother in an episode of Bargain Hunt, Famous Finds. She also starred in her first TV drama. Caught In A Trap aired on ITV1 on 26 December - in it she plays a young woman with an Elvis Presley obsession.
Between Monday 1 June and Friday 5 June 2009, Fisher guest presented the Scottish lifestyle show The Hour, alongside the show's main host Stephen Jardine.
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My Favourite Things
Connie Fisher Lyrics
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White copper kettles and warm woollen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favourite things
Cream coloured ponies and crisp apple-strudels
Doorbells and sleigh-bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favourite things
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favourite things
When the dog bites
When the bees sting
When I′m feeling sad
I simply remember my favourite things
And then i dont feel
So bad
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
White copper kettles and warm woollen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favourite things
Cream coloured ponies and crisp apple-strudels
Doorbells and sleigh-bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favourite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favourite things
When the dog bites
When the bees sting
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favourite things
And then i dont feel
So bad
Connie Fisher's "My Favourite Things" is a song about finding joy in the simplest and most pleasurable things in life. The song begins with a list of things that make the singer happy, such as "raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, and warm woolen mittens." The singer then goes on to list other things that bring her joy, like ponies, sleigh-bells, schnitzel with noodles, and wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings. The last verse of the song talks about how thinking about these favourite things can help the singer feel better when she's feeling sad or upset.
The song's lyrics encourage listeners to focus on the small things in life that make them happy, rather than letting negative emotions take over. It also promotes the idea of mindfulness and living in the present moment. By appreciating the simple things in life and being grateful for them, one can find joy even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
I love the simple pleasures in life, like the beauty of raindrops on roses or the cuteness of whiskers on kittens.
White copper kettles and warm woollen mittens
Even everyday objects like a kettle or mittens can bring me joy, especially when they're of high quality and keep me warm.
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
I appreciate the thought and care put into wrapping a gift, especially when it's done simply with brown paper and string.
These are a few of my favourite things
These small but meaningful things are what brings me joy and happiness in life.
Cream coloured ponies and crisp apple-strudels
I find great pleasure in the beauty of nature, like the color of cream colored ponies, as well as the comfort and taste of warm, crisp apple strudels.
Doorbells and sleigh-bells and schnitzel with noodles
I find joy in the sounds of everyday life, like the ring of a doorbell or the jingle of sleigh-bells, as well as the taste and comfort of traditional foods like schnitzel with noodles.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
I am fascinated by the natural world and am in awe of the beauty of wild geese flying under the moonlight.
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
I appreciate the elegance and grace of a woman, especially when she is wearing a beautiful white dress with a blue satin sash.
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
I love the beauty of winter and the way snowflakes delicately land on my nose and eyelashes, reminding me of the magic of the season.
Silver white winters that melt into springs
I appreciate the ever-changing seasons and the beauty of winter turning into spring, with the snow melting away and new growth beginning.
When the dog bites
Even when things go wrong, like getting bitten by a dog, I can still find solace in my favorite things.
When the bees sting
Similarly, even the pain of a bee sting can be eased by thinking about the good things in my life.
When I'm feeling sad
When I'm down or upset, I can turn to these favorite things to lift my spirits.
I simply remember my favorite things
Remembering these small joys can have a big impact on my mood and outlook on life.
And then I don't feel so bad
By focusing on the good in life, I can ease my sadness or pain and feel more positive about the future.
Writer(s): Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Oscar Hammerstein
Contributed by Alexandra T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.