'the work is packed with dazzling arias, many sung by Alcina.. here superbly sung by Helen May.'
Fiona Maddocks, The Guardian, 28/08/21
Fiona Maddocks, The Guardian, 28/08/21
Alcina (Alcina, Handel) Arcola Theatre, Grimeborn Opera Festival, August 2021 © Andreas Grieger
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.
She 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.
Helen shows flair for interpreting a wide range of music, from baroque to contemporary.
She 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.
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