Since studying at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Jan has worked professionally as both solo and choral singer. While specialising in the field of Early Music, she embraces eclectically many musical modes - from Tallis and Purcell to backings for Bjork and soundtracks for Disney. Jan has sung with The Academy of Ancient Music, The Sixteen, The English Concert, Gabrieli Consort, BBC Singers, CB90 and Scholars Baroque. Jan has been performing with the Tallis Scholars since 1991.
Jan works closely with Maidenhead composer Patrick Hawes, whose 10 song cycle The Call - written for her - she premiered with the English Chamber Orchestra in 1999. Their latest collaboration - a new album, Blue in Blue - features Jan's voice "like melting honey on freshly buttered toast" (BBC Radio 3) and the ECO. This has received considerable acclaim from both Radio 3 and Classic FM.
Her work with Patrick has launched her into the world of media music. What the Finanical Times describe as her "Bell-like tones" (Carissimi Jephte, Wigmore Hall) are heard regularly on TV, radio, film, classical recordings and the odd pop CD.
Jan enjoys travelling and performing all over the world with the Tallis Scholars. Closer to home, Jan has led choral workshops, adjudicated competitions, led vocal masterclasses and loves working with amateur singers of all ages.
Despite a busy schedule, Jan still finds time to teach singing at Cheam School in Hampshire and put her own 40-voice choir, The Cecilia Consort, through their paces for 2 concerts each year. She lives in Highclere with husband Andy and their 2 children Charlotte and Oliver.
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