Alexandra Whittingham

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Classical Guitarist Alexandra Whittingham gained a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London, receiving first class honours in her undergraduate degree and a distinction in her Master's. In 2021 she released her debut studio album 'My European Journey', reaching No.1 on the iTunes Classical Chart as well as taking first place on The Presto Chart solely through pre-orders before its release. My European Journey explores Alexandra's passion for nineteenth-century music, combined with a love of discovering lesser-known composers and bringing them into the spotlight.
Maintaining an active online presence, Alexandra has gained over 260,000 subscribers on YouTube during recent years, where videos of her performances have collectively surpassed 38 million views. Her audience online has led to live performances all over the world including most recently the Cayman Islands Arts Festival and a twenty-seven date European tour.

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From: Manchester, UK-ENGLAND
Genre: Classical
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Type: Showcase