Alexandra Whittingham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1997 Manchester, England |
| Genres | classical |
| Instrument(s) | Classical guitar |
| Years active | 2012 to present |
| Labels | Decca Classics |
| Website | www |
Alexandra Whittingham is an English classical guitarist. She teaches guitar at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester along with performing at guitar festivals and concerts. She is a Decca Classics recording artist.
Biography
Whittingham was born in Manchester, England,[1] and studied music at Chetham's School of Music from the age of 11, then at the Royal Academy of Music in London where she received graduate and postgraduate degrees.[2] In 2024, she signed an exclusive recording contract with Decca Classics,[3] with a four-track EP released on March 24, 2024.[4]
Wittingham maintains a YouTube channel on which she provides professional-quality recorded performances of the classical guitar repertoire.[5] As of June, 2024, the channel has over 320,000 subscribers.
Wittingham will perform as the classical guitarist in the four-guitarist International Guitar Night 2025 Tour.[6]
Competitions and honours
- 1st place, 15-18 year old category, Edinburgh Guitar Competition, Edinburgh, 2013[7]
- Guitarist of the Year, Gregynog Young Musicians Competition, 2015[8]
- Timothy Gilson Guitar Prize, Royal Academy of Music
- Regency Award, Royal Academy of Music
- BBC Music Magazine's Rising Stars 2024[1]
Bibliography
- Whittingham, Alexandra. European Romance. Camden Music. ISMN 9790570343171.
Discography
References
External links
- Official site
- YouTube channel
- Spotify page
- Facebook page
- Interview with House of Solo Magazine, 30 May 2024
- Appearance on BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends program, 22 June 2024
Category:British classical guitaristsCategory:1997 birthsCategory:Living peopleCategory:Alumni of the Royal Academy of MusicCategory:Women classical guitaristsCategory:21st-century women musiciansCategory:21st-century guitarists