Alison Ponsford-Hill (soprano) is much in demand as a soloist, ensemble singer and teacher throughout the UK and abroad. She sings with several world class ensembles including the Monteverdi Choir, The Tallis Scholars, Polyphony, and London Voices, and has performed in many of world's top concert halls, frequently appearing as a soloist with these groups. Step-out performances have included 'Endless Pleasure' from Handel's Semele at the Philharmonie de Paris and Teatro alla Scala with The Monteverdi Choir. Alison also regularly performs as a soloist across the UK, with notable performances including Josabeth in Handel's Athalia at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford, Bach's Johannes-Passion in Salisbury Cathedral and being nominated for a Gramophone Award for a recording of Howells's Sine Nomine with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.



Following time as a girl-chorister at Salisbury Cathedral, Alison went on to Trinity College, Cambridge, where she sang under the direction of Richard Marlow whilst completing a Geography degree. She continued her studies at King's College, London, where she undertook a Masters degree on climate change whilst continuing to build her musical career. 

Alison is a well-respected teacher, particularly of young voices, having taught at Westminster Under School and Eton College for a number of years and now at University College in Oxford. Ali lives with her husband, Simon, and their two young daughters in High Wycombe.