Jane Chapman
Biographie Jane Chapman
Jane Chapman
described by the Wall Street Journal as 'one of Britain's most distinguished classical harpsichordists', received a British Council Scholarship to study in Amsterdam with Ton Koopman. She is an Honorary Fellow of Dartington College of Arts, and an Honorary Member of the Royal College of Music, where she is Professor of Harpsichord. As well as being an exponent of traditional repertoire she has premiered over 200 solo, electroacoustic and chamber works by contemporary composers. Her recordings and recitals reveal both a scholarly and inventive approach to the baroque repertoire. A three CD set of 17th-century music from the Bauyn manuscript, described by The Times as 'stylish and eloquent' was selected in Critic's choice by Gramophone Magazine. She performs regularly at international festivals, and has made many broadcasts for BBC Radio 3. Jane presents programmes with Kate Ryder, (prepared piano) harpsichordist Pamela Nash, and electric guitarist Mark Wingfield, collaborating extensively with visual artists, and contemporary dancer Gregoire Meyer. She has edited two volumes of Contemporary Music Review about the harpsichord. The Musical Times wrote of Jane Chapman 'One can count on technique to burn and faithful observance of stylish conventions'.
