An imaginative and virtuosic singer, Jennie Cassidy has specialised in the field of early music, performing and recording throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia. During her exciting career, Jennie Cassidy has sung on five continents and at many leading venues including La Scala, Milan and the Royal Albert Hall. Her two and a half octave range has allowed her to sing soprano with the Taverner Consort and alto with the Gabrielli Consort. She has travelled the world with groups such as the Harp Consort performing at major festivals in Europe and America. She has also performed and recorded with the New London Consort, Gothic Voices, Joglaresa, Musicians of the Globe, Musica Antiqua of London, Musiche Varie and Psalmody. She directs the acclaimed ensemble Frottola, combining lute, viol and voice. Jennie is renowned for her clarity of tone and her variety of vocal colours. She has recorded over thirty CDs and has made radio broadcasts in many countries. Jennie initially trained as a scientist and has a joint degree in Physics and Chemistry. She taught science for 8 years before starting her singing career. As well as her performing career she is in great demand as a singing teacher.