Terence Charlston (Harpsichord/ Director)
Terence Charlston was born in Blackpool, Lancashire. He is widely acknowledged for his engaging and expressive performances and he has been described as one of Britain’s leading early keyboard players. His enviably broad career ranges from solo and chamber musician, choral and orchestral director, to teacher and academic researcher.
As a harpsichord and organ soloist, he has toured worldwide and performing with many of the leading period and modern instrument groups and soloists and his repertoire spans from the 16th century to the present day, reflecting his passionate interest in keyboard music of all types and styles. He can be heard on over 50 commercial CDs on harpsichord, organ, virginals, clavichord and fortepiano.
His pioneering work as an educator is having a wide influence on the younger generation of performers. He founded the Department of Historical Performance at the Royal Academy of Music in 1995 and in September 2007 he was invited to join the staff of the Royal College of Music, London as professor of harpsichord and is visiting Fellow at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
