'the work is packed with dazzling arias, many sung by Alcina.. here superbly sung by Helen May.'
Fiona Maddocks, The Guardian, 28/08/21
Alcina rated No 4 in The Guardian, Best classical music of 2021, Fiona Maddocks, 25/12/21
Fiona Maddocks, The Guardian, 28/08/21
Alcina rated No 4 in The Guardian, Best classical music of 2021, Fiona Maddocks, 25/12/21
A versatile lyric soprano: equally at home on stage and on the concert platform,
Helen shows flair for interpreting a wide range of music, from baroque to contemporary.
Helen shows flair for interpreting a wide range of music, from baroque to contemporary.
Helen is recognised for her 'alluring', 'velvety rich' vocal tone, her 'expressive singing' and 'arresting stage presence', and the 'intensity' and 'conviction' of her characterisation: >
'..awesomely dramatic.. real vulnerability as well as astonishing power.' >
'An intuitive and expressive artist.' 'Compelling on stage.' 'An excellent singing actor of rare ability.'
Tatyana, RAO Onegin. Alice Ford, RAO Sir John in Love..
'Helen has such radiance as a performer... Vocally courageous, ambitious and capable'.
Susan Waters: English Song Prize, RAM,
'Helen May's Despina was outstanding... A name to watch'.
Cosi fan tutte, Surrey Gazette, Woodhouse Opera Festival.
'An intuitive and expressive artist.' 'Compelling on stage.' 'An excellent singing actor of rare ability.'
Tatyana, RAO Onegin. Alice Ford, RAO Sir John in Love..
'Helen has such radiance as a performer... Vocally courageous, ambitious and capable'.
Susan Waters: English Song Prize, RAM,
'Helen May's Despina was outstanding... A name to watch'.
Cosi fan tutte, Surrey Gazette, Woodhouse Opera Festival.