Claire Victoria Roberts is a composer, vocalist and violinist, blurring the boundaries of jazz, classical and folk genres. The Welsh-born artist draws upon her diverse influences through improvised vocals, Celtic fiddle music, and lyrical jazz and classical styles.

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Past performances include Manchester jazz festival, Brecon jazz, and Begues jazz (Catalunya). She was a part of Serious Music / EFG London Jazz fest's Take Five Artist development scheme, and has collaborated with classical players in 2021 for an orchestral album of her songs and instrumental interludes. Her current project includes a collaboration with Treske string quartet, performing her compositions which fuse Welsh folk songs with jazz and improvisation.

 

Her work has been performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Psappha Ensemble, cellist Oliver Coates, Opra Cymru, Uproar Ensemble, Solem Quartet, The National Youth Choir, The National Youth folk ensemble and The Carice Singers. She has collaborated as a violinist and improvising vocalist with Camden Symphony Orchestra, Sherman Theatre, New Voices choir, Morley Arts Festival, Aberystwyth Arts Festival. As a composer, she has been commissioned by Cheltenham Festival, Presteigne Festival, MusicFest, and the Wigmore Hall.

 

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