Claire Furley

Claire Furleyis Singer.

Although her first love was the violin, and she dreamed of the life of a professional violinist, a chance meeting with Sylvia Young back when she was 15 led to her hobby of singing becoming her career.

She then began her classical training and has been singing professionally since the age of 17.

She met and auditioned for Phil Aldridge, and has provided the voice of Karen Carpenter starring alongside Phil and The Carpenters Story Orchestra ever since.

Claire is not only sought after for musical

performances but also as a teacher and musical director.

She has been Head of Music and Director of Music and Drama in both Preparatory and Secondary schools, along with 25 years teaching experience in singing, violin, and piano, she regularly leads singing workshops at theatre schools and for local education authorities.