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David Allinson has directed dozens of workshops in the UK and abroad. A freelance performer, scholar and teacher, he specializes in the
history and performance of Renaissance sacred music. David read Music at St Peter's College, Oxford (where he was a choral scholar) and took his Master's with Distinction at University College, Durham; he completed his doctorate
(on the devotional context and meaning of early Tudor sacred music) at Exeter University. He subsequently worked on the revised Grove Dictionary of Music and thereafter as assistant editor of several music periodicals, including
Choir & Organ.Now based in London, David sings professionally, conducts, writes and teaches singing. He also continues his academic work: since 2001 he has lectured part-time at several Oxford colleges,
including Christ Church, and at Oxford Brookes; in 2008 he became Stipendiary Lecturer in Music at Jesus and Lincoln Colleges, Oxford. David directs the Latin Schola at
Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge; is conductor of the Hampstead Chamber Choir
; and leads own early music ensemble, Cantores. In the recent past he has guest-conducted the
Cambridge Taverner Choir, the
Renaissance Singers and Contrafactum.David has led early music workshops for every English Early Music Forum (and EMF Scotland). He also
works frequently in Denmark, coaching Kantus Københaven and tutoring for RICC aftenskole. His workshops are noted for their combination of scholarship, musicianship and good humour.More at http://www.davidallinson.com |
