Professor Sara Cohen from the Department of Music at the University of Liverpool has been awarded the James and Constance Alsop Chair in Music.
James W. Alsop OBE played a major role in the establishment of the University, helping draft the University Charter before arising to Pro-Chancellor in 1918. He strengthened the relationship between the University and the City through his membership of Liverpool City council. Alsop’s wife, Constance was also a great benefactor with regard to provision for the poor.
Professor Cohen said of the award “The title is a great honour, so I'm really delighted and will do my very best to live up to it”.