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
the music education of young children and their parents
as a registered Music Together teacher.