Helen is a London-based lyric soprano recognised for the 'alluring' and expressive quality of her vocal tone, her 'arresting stage presence', and the conviction and intensity of her dramatic characterisation. She has extensive experience in contemporary music projects, having been privileged to create the role of Nimue in the world premiere of Merlin, by Keith Beal, with Hastings Philharmonic; to perform as soloist in the world premiere of Orlando Gough's Bayeux, which was commissioned for the 950th celebration of 1066; to create the role of Ruth in the world premiere of John Whittaker's The Three Wayfarers, (Opera Anywhere); to provide solo vocals for the multi-awarding winning short film APEX, produced by Numinous Pictures; to create the role of Aisha in the world premiere of Roger Simmonds' Lizzie Strata (Oxfordshire Contemporary Opera); and to cover the role of Aurora in the world premiere of Noah Mosley's opera Aurora, for Bury Court Opera.
Forthcoming roles include: Alcina (Alcina, Ensemble OrQuesta); and, during this year's Grimeborn Opera Festival, the role of the goddess Diane (Hippolyte et Aricie, Arcola Theatre). Also during this opera festival, Helen is delighted to be covering the title role in Noah Moseley's Aurora (Bury Court Opera), for its second run.
Recent concert performances include: Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle with the Hastings Philharmonic Choir; joining the Lambeth Orchestra and the Dunraven Chamber Choir, taking the roles of the Dew Fairy and Sandman, for a concert performance of Hansel and Gretel; and joining chosen Royal Academy of Music soloists in a recital under the auspices of the 'Transcending Borders' concert series at the Italian Cultural Institute in London, performing Schoenberg's Vier Lieder, Opus 2.
Helen has performed operatic roles across a range of periods and genres, including: Woodpecker (The Cunning Little Vixen, Royal Academy Opera); Pamina (Die Zauberflöte, Hastings Philharmonic with Ensemble OrQuesta); Amastre (Xerse, Ensemble OrQuesta, Grimeborn Opera Festival); Despina (Cosi fan tutte, Woodhouse Opera Festival); Nerone (L'incoronazione di Poppea, Ensemble OrQuesta, Cockpit Theatre); Morgana (Alcina, Secret Opera); Galatea (Acis and Galatea, Ensemble Orquesta); Giannetta (L’elisir d’amore, Woodhouse Opera Festival); Barbarina (Le Nozze di Figaro, Ensemble OrQuesta); Valletto (L'incoronazione di Poppea, Hampstead Garden Opera); Calisto (La Calisto, Barefoot Opera and Ensemble OrQuesta); Diane (Hippolyte et Aricie, Woodhouse Opera/Ensemble OrQuesta); First Lady (The Magic Flute, London Opera Players); and Yum Yum (The Mikado, Opera Anywhere).
Forthcoming roles include: Alcina (Alcina, Ensemble OrQuesta); and, during this year's Grimeborn Opera Festival, the role of the goddess Diane (Hippolyte et Aricie, Arcola Theatre). Also during this opera festival, Helen is delighted to be covering the title role in Noah Moseley's Aurora (Bury Court Opera), for its second run.
Recent concert performances include: Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle with the Hastings Philharmonic Choir; joining the Lambeth Orchestra and the Dunraven Chamber Choir, taking the roles of the Dew Fairy and Sandman, for a concert performance of Hansel and Gretel; and joining chosen Royal Academy of Music soloists in a recital under the auspices of the 'Transcending Borders' concert series at the Italian Cultural Institute in London, performing Schoenberg's Vier Lieder, Opus 2.
Helen has performed operatic roles across a range of periods and genres, including: Woodpecker (The Cunning Little Vixen, Royal Academy Opera); Pamina (Die Zauberflöte, Hastings Philharmonic with Ensemble OrQuesta); Amastre (Xerse, Ensemble OrQuesta, Grimeborn Opera Festival); Despina (Cosi fan tutte, Woodhouse Opera Festival); Nerone (L'incoronazione di Poppea, Ensemble OrQuesta, Cockpit Theatre); Morgana (Alcina, Secret Opera); Galatea (Acis and Galatea, Ensemble Orquesta); Giannetta (L’elisir d’amore, Woodhouse Opera Festival); Barbarina (Le Nozze di Figaro, Ensemble OrQuesta); Valletto (L'incoronazione di Poppea, Hampstead Garden Opera); Calisto (La Calisto, Barefoot Opera and Ensemble OrQuesta); Diane (Hippolyte et Aricie, Woodhouse Opera/Ensemble OrQuesta); First Lady (The Magic Flute, London Opera Players); and Yum Yum (The Mikado, Opera Anywhere).
As an oratorio soloist, Helen has performed for: Poulenc's Gloria (Grange Choral Society); Schubert’s Mass in G, and Holst’s Two Psalms (Hastings Philharmonic); Haydn's 'Nelson Mass' (Cardiff University Symphony Chorus and Chamber Orchestra); Mozart's Requiem in D minor and Poulenc's Stabat Mater (St. John's, Hyde Park); Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music and Handel's Dixit Dominus (Epiphoni Consort); Handel’s Messiah (Haslemere Symphony Orchestra and Chorus); and Mozart’s Coronation Mass in C major and Fauré’s Requiem (Cardiff University Chamber Choir); and has performed with a number of different chamber ensembles for competitions, BBC broadcasts, CD recordings, and concerts in the UK and abroad (see Diary Archives).
Helen is currently studying for a Master of Arts in Performance at the Royal Academy of Music, with Nuccia Focile. She also benefits from private teaching with the Brazilian baritone, Marcio da Silva, and has been privileged to participate in masterclasses given by distinguished opera singers such as Isobel Buchanan and Toby Spence. Helen is immensely grateful for the generous ongoing support of the William Gibbs Educational Trust. Helen's undergraduate studies in music took place at Cardiff University, where she held the David Lloyd Vocal Scholarship, was awarded the Geraint Evans Prize for outstanding recital performance, and performed regularly as a soloist with the Cardiff University Chamber Choir.
Helen is currently studying for a Master of Arts in Performance at the Royal Academy of Music, with Nuccia Focile. She also benefits from private teaching with the Brazilian baritone, Marcio da Silva, and has been privileged to participate in masterclasses given by distinguished opera singers such as Isobel Buchanan and Toby Spence. Helen is immensely grateful for the generous ongoing support of the William Gibbs Educational Trust. Helen's undergraduate studies in music took place at Cardiff University, where she held the David Lloyd Vocal Scholarship, was awarded the Geraint Evans Prize for outstanding recital performance, and performed regularly as a soloist with the Cardiff University Chamber Choir.
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