Allison Z. Lloyd (soprano)
has had an exciting career performing and recording Early
Music and 20th century compositions. Allison was a founding
member of Bimbetta which specializes in combining Baroque
music with contemporary theatrical interpretations. As a
soloist, she has recorded and performed in the United
States and Europe with Bimbetta [d'Note label], the
Medieval ensemble Altramar [Dorian], and Paul Hillier's
Theatre of Voices [Harmonia Mundi]. In 1996, Allison had
the honor of performing the debut of minimalist, Steve
Reich's composition, "Proverb" at the Lincoln Center in New
York. Subsequently, she toured with the Steve Reich
Ensemble and recorded "Proverb" for the Nonesuch label. She
has performed locally with the chamber ensemble, American
Baroque, and the chorus of the American Bach Soloists.
Allison can also be heard on several Focus label recordings
including the popular Hildegard von Bingen: The Lauds of
St. Ursula. She holds a Masters of Music degree from the
Early Music Institute of Indiana University. Currently,
Allison utilizes her vocal, keyboard, percussion and
medieval harp skills in Orff Schulwerk classes for
elementary school children and in the music education of
young children and their parents as a licensed Music
Together ® teacher.