ALEX CARPENTER
Musical Director | Tenor | Teacher | Accompanist | Composer
ABOUT
A versatile and skilled musician, Alex possesses a wide range of experience as both a performer and practitioner. Having achieved undergraduate and master's degrees in music at King's College London and Goldsmiths, University of London respectively, Alex has built a freelance career encompassing both amateur and professional performance alongside musical education, with a particular passion for choral music and music for the stage.
For all enquiries, please use the Contact section below.
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
A dynamic conductor and musical director, Alex works with performing groups both
amateur and professional, creating high quality, musically nuanced performances.
Current Positions
Musical Director / Founder, The Lyra Singers https://twitter.com/LyraSingers
Company Musical Director, New London Opera Group https://newlondonoperagroup.org/
Selected performances (Savoy Opera):
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The Grand Duke (2014)
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The Pirates of Penzance (2015)
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Ruddigore (2017)
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The Mikado (2019)
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HMS Pinafore (2022)
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The Gondoliers (2022)
International G&S Festival, Harrogate:
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Utopia Limited (2015)
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The Yeomen of the Guard (2017)
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Patience (2018)
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Iolanthe (2019)
Other productions:
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Dido and Aeneas (2016)
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A Dinner Engagement (2019)
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Carmen (2020)
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Hugh the Drover (2023)
TENOR
Alex is an accomplished soloist and onstage performer, singing in concerts both in London and across the country.
A highly experienced choral singer, Alex appears regularly with the professional choir at St John’s Wood Parish Church and with other churches and choral societies across the capital.
Awards
Best Male Voice - 2023 International G&S Festival, Buxton
Best Male Voice - UniFest, 2018 International G&S Festival, Harrogate
Selected Performances
Alexis, The Sorcerer, New London Opera Group (2023)
Soloist, CPE Bach St John Passion, St John's Wood Parish Church (2023)
Soloist, Haydn Nelson Mass, Addison Singers (2022)
Soloist, Dvořák The American Flag, Fulham Camerata (2022)
Soloist, Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle, Addison Singers (2022)
Alfred, Die Fledermaus, Die Fledermaus Zuhaus (2021)
Ralph Rackstraw, HMS Pinafore, Mostly G&S (2018)
Street Singer, Louise, OperaCoast (2017)
Soloist, Handel Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, Fulham Camerata (2017)
Marco, The Gondoliers, King's College London G&S Society (2017)
Soloist, Outreach Concert, The Bach Choir (2016)
Carboy, The Zoo, New London Opera Group (2015)
Choral Positions
Tenor Choral Scholar, Fulham Camerata (2014 - 2022)
Member, The Bach Choir (2011-16)
TEACHER
With over ten year’s experience in music education, Alex has developed a passion for helping others, both adults and children, to improve themselves as musicians and fulfil their musical goals.
As a piano tutor Alex works to bring out the best in his students each week, motivating them to improve and enjoy their playing both in lessons and at home. Alex encourages students to consider all elements of their music and works to foster independent thinking and self-evaluation in lessons.
Alex is currently available for private piano and/or music theory lessons. Please use the Contact section for all enquiries.
Current Positions
Piano Tutor, Brandlehow School, Putney
Piano Tutor, Hotham Primary School, Putney
Piano Tutor, Oasis Academy Putney
Music Tutor, Wandsworth Music
Selected Past Positions
Piano Tutor, Barnes Primary School
Music Tutor, Montpelier Primary School, Ealing
Music Tutor, Wandsworth Music Academy
Piano Tutor, Sellincourt Primary School, Wandsworth
Piano Tutor, Bruce Music
ACCOMPANIST
Trained in piano with Catherine Lam and Nadav Hertzka, Alex has a wealth of experience providing accompaniment for schools, choirs, theatre groups and soloists - often whilst conducting!
Current Positions
Accompanist, Vocal Project, Wandsworth Music
Rehearsal Pianist, New London Opera Group
Selected Past Positions
Accompanist, Montpelier Primary School, Ealing
Rehearsal Pianist (dep), Imperial Productions
Rehearsal Pianist (dep), Grosvenor Light Opera Company
Accompanist (dep), Teddington Choral Society
Rehearsal Pianist, King's College London G&S Society
AUDIO GALLERY
Listen to a selection of Alex's performances and compositions.
