Caroline Lavelle

Caroline Lavelle is an English cellist and vocalist who graduated from the Royal College of Music. Her solo discography includes Spirit (1995), Brilliant Midnight (2001), Brilliant Midnight 2.0 (2002 reissue) and A Distant Bell (2004). She has collaborated with Peter Gabriel, Loreena McKennitt, Vangelis, Massive Attack, Radiohead, The Cranberries and William Orbit.

Trained at the Royal College of Music; blends classical cello with ambient, electronic and Celtic influences; widely noted collaborations with established artists; praised for an emotionally expressive cello sound and distinctive vocal timbre.

A positive review highlighting Caroline Lavelle's training at the Royal College of Music, her cello and vocal work, and albums including Spirit, Brilliant Midnight and A Distant Bell. The review lists high-profile collaborations (Peter Gabriel, Loreena McKennitt, Vangelis, Massive Attack, Radiohead, The Cranberries, William Orbit) and praises her emotional cello playing and distinctive voice. The reviewer gives Brilliant Midnight 2.0 a top rating and calls her one of the greatest cellists of our time.

For:Fans of cello, classical crossover, ambient, new age, Celtic and electronic-influenced music