Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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in Isle of Wight, England

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Evelyn Tubb is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of early music. Born in London, England, on October 18, 1951, Tubb grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a professional violinist, and her mother was a singer. Tubb's parents encouraged her to pursue music from a young age, and she began singing in choirs and taking piano lessons as a child. Tubb's interest in early music began when she was a student at the Royal College of Music in London. She was introduced to the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and was immediately drawn to the beauty and complexity of the music. Tubb began studying early music in earnest, and she soon became one of the leading performers in the field. Tubb's career as a professional musician began in the early 1970s when she joined the Consort of Musicke, a renowned early music ensemble. She quickly established herself as a talented singer and performer, and she became a regular member of the group. Tubb's performances with the Consort of Musicke were widely acclaimed, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the leading early music performers of her generation. In the years that followed, Tubb continued to perform with the Consort of Musicke and other early music ensembles. She also began to develop her own solo career, performing in concerts and recitals around the world. Tubb's performances were characterized by her beautiful voice, her impeccable technique, and her deep understanding of the music she was performing. One of the highlights of Tubb's career came in 1985 when she performed in the first-ever performance of Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 at the Proms in London. The performance was a huge success, and Tubb's singing was widely praised for its beauty and expressiveness. The performance was later released on CD, and it remains one of the definitive recordings of the work. Tubb's career continued to flourish in the years that followed, and she became a regular performer at major early music festivals around the world. She also began to record extensively, releasing a series of acclaimed recordings of early music repertoire. Tubb's recordings were praised for their beauty, their technical excellence, and their deep understanding of the music. In addition to her performing and recording career, Tubb has also been active as a teacher and mentor. She has taught at a number of prestigious music schools and universities, including the Royal College of Music in London and the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland. Tubb's teaching has been widely praised for its depth, its rigor, and its ability to inspire young musicians. Throughout her career, Tubb has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the world of early music. In 1994, she was awarded the prestigious Order of the British Empire for her services to music. She has also been awarded the Handel Prize by the City of Halle in Germany and the Prix de la Fondation Royaumont in France. Today, Tubb continues to perform, record, and teach, and she remains one of the leading figures in the world of early music. Her contributions to the field have been immense, and her beautiful voice and deep understanding of the music continue to inspire audiences and musicians around the world.

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