Alison Crum viols with Roy Marks viols/lutes/theorbo/keyboard and, according to programme,
with Andrew Kerr or Ibi Aziz viols

Alison Crum is one of the best known British exponents of the viol. As teacher, performer and moving-spirit behind several well-known groups, she travels all over the world giving recitals and lectures, teaching at summer schools and workshops. As a soloist, Alison Crum is available to give recitals, either solo or with continuo instruments - she is most often accompanied by Roy Marks who plays lutes, theorbo and viols, as well as keyboard instruments. They can be joined by Andrew Kerr or Ibi Aziz to include the wide repertory of music for 3 viols. Her large collection of instruments and versatility as a player allows programmes to be tailored to the wishes of individual promoters.

‘Alison Crum executed music by Forqueray, Marais and Couperin with a gracious ease which contained wonderful vigour and accuracy. Her art is generous, varied and subtle, and she handled the athletic demands of this exhibitionist music with aplomb.’ Boston Early Music News, USA

Sample Programme:

Whatever happened to the viol?: An entertaining lecture recital tracing the 300 year history of the viol from its beginnings in the late 15th century, using a selection of instruments from probably the largest collection of copies in the world.

Education:

Play the viol: A chance for complete beginners to try the viol (instruments supplied) culminating in a ‘performance’ of a piece by Dowland. Practical workshops for university students and adult amateurs on chamber music from 16th to 18th century.

Recordings:

JS Bach Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord, with Laurence Cummings (Signum SIGCD024)
Sixteenth Century Italian Divisions with Musica Antiqua of London (Signum SIGCD031)
Many CDs with the Rose Consort of Viols (Naxos)

Performances:

11 Nov 06 Greenwich International Festival of Early Music
11 Dec 06 Bateau Daphne, Paris
28 Feb 07 Appalachian State University, North
Carolina, USA

Contact:

Alison Crum, 87 Olive Road,
London NW2 6UR

Tel/Fax: 020 8452 3254

Email: alison@alisoncrum.co.uk
Website: www.alisoncrum.co.uk