Caroline Lavelle

The Profile

Caroline Lavelle is a British cellist, vocalist and songwriter known for blending classical training with ambient, new age, pop, electronic and Celtic elements. The review notes her Royal College of Music background and collaborations with Peter Gabriel, Loreena McKennitt, Vangelis, Massive Attack, Radiohead and William Orbit. Key solo releases include Spirit (1995), Brilliant Midnight (2001) and A Distant Bell (2004).

Acclaimed British cellist and singer; classically trained; widely collaborative across pop, ambient, electronic and Celtic spheres; praised for Brilliant Midnight 2.0 featuring guest Michael Nyman.

A glowing review highlights Caroline Lavelle’s classically trained cello and distinctive vocals, praising her genre-blending on Brilliant Midnight 2.0. Collaborations cited include Peter Gabriel, Loreena McKennitt, Vangelis, Massive Attack, Radiohead, and William Orbit. The album spans ambient, new age, pop, electronic, and Celtic influences, with Michael Nyman as a guest. The reviewer lauds both the lyrical depth and her cello artistry.