Born: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

The Scottish harpsichodist, Lucy Carolan, is a graduate of the Edinburgh University. She was fortunate enough to encounter the world-famous Russell Collection of Early Keyboard Instruments while studying music at the University, and was subsequently awarded a scholarship to study harpsichord with Gustav Leonhardt in Amsterdam.

Since then Lucy Carolan has performed throughout Britain and Europe as both soloist and continuo player on virginals, harpsichord, clavichord and fortepiano, in music ranging from the Dublin Virginal Manuscript to Michael Tippett. A frequent solo recitalist, she has been particularly acclaimed for her interpretations of J.S.Bach, and her repertoire includes all the major Bach harpsichord works.

Since 1991 Lucy Carolan has taught harpsichord at Birmingham Conservatoire.

Source: Signum Records Website
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (October 2006)

Lucy Carolan: Short Biography | Recordings of Instrumental Works
Reviews of Instrumental Recordings: Bach’s Partitas from Kipnis and Carolan

Links to other Sites

Lucy Carolan - Harpsichord Player (Official Website)
Lucy Carolan (Signum Records)

Lucy Carolan, biography, discography (Goldberg)
Edinburgh Festival 2002