Alison Stephens is a leading exponent of the classical mandolin in the UK. She was the first graduate of mandolin from Trinity College of Music, London, and was appointed as a teacher upon graduation. Alison has played across the UK and around the world. She has also broadcast extensively for radio and has presented her own BBC Radio 4 show which was subsequently nominated for a Sony Award.

In addition to concerto performances, Alison regularly gives recitals both solo and as a duo with Craig Ogden (guitar), Lauren Scott (harp) as Duo Mandala or with Steven Devine (piano).

Recordings include: Music from the Novels of Louis de Bernières (CHAN9780) with Craig Ogden, Mandolin Concerto in G by Hummel (CHAN9925) with the London Mozart Players (Howard Shelley), both on the Chandos label; Tapestry (BBM1088), a CD of evocative British contemporary music for mandolin and harp, on the Black Box label; Con Espressione (AS05), a solo CD dedicated to the Italian Romantic era and Calace Concertos for mandolin and piano (8.570434) on the Naxos label.

Alison has had many pieces of music written for her and has arranged much music for her own personal use or for teaching material.

For further information, please visit www.alisonstephens.com