Lunchtime Recital With Louise Alp (Soprano)

Louise studied Music at the University of Huddersfield, graduating in 2013. At University, she was a member of the University Choir and Chamber Choir, and a soloist in St Nicholas by Benjamin Britten, with the University Choir. She was also a soloist in the University’s 2012 production ‘The Fairy Queen’ and performed as part of a duo with the Chamber Choir at the York Early Music Centre. Louise was taught by Andrew Slater, Rachel Nicholls, Ruth Yarborough and Maria Bovino and now studies with composer & conductor Tim Knight.

While studying, Louise won the British Composer Class at the Harrogate Music Festival in 2011, and went on to win the Recital Class in 2013. She is also an experienced Chorister and is part of the choir at Christ Church, Harrogate, having achieved the RSCM Gold Award.

Last year Louise performed recitals at St John’s The Baptist Church in Chester & at Wakefield Cathedral. She was also part of the 2019 York Festival of Ideas, performing at her own solo event at St Helen’s Church, Stonegate. Louise was the concert soloist for the Huddersfield Choral Society & Horsforth Choral Society, for their of Faure's Requiem performances in June & November 2019, working conductors Gregory Batsleer & Matthew Lazenby. In 2018, Louise performed at the Leeds Festival of Remembrance & is a regular guest soloist for the Leeds Male Voice Choir.

Louise specialises in mainly early music, but also sings traditional folk song & 20th century repertoire.

The programme will include:

● Awake Sweet Love - John Dowland - (1563-1626)
● Now What is Love - Robert Jones (1577-1617)
● So Sweet Is Thy Discourse - Thomas Campian (1567-1620)
● Sweeter Than Roses - Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
● Amarilli, mia Bella - Caccini (1551-1618)
● Alma del core - Caldara (1760-1736)
● Caro mio ben - Giordani (1751-1798)
● Eternal Source of Light Divine - Handel (1685 - 1728)
● Messiah - Handel (1685-1728): Recit: Then shall the eyes of the blind & He shall feed his flock

Tickets are £5 and include a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit.