Helen is a London-based lyric soprano, recognised for the 'alluring' and expressive quality of her vocal tone, 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 opera roles include: Pamina (Die Zauberflöte, Hastings Philharmonic and Ensemble OrQuesta), Diane (Hippolyte et Aricie, Grimeborn Festival, Arcola Theatre); and Alcina (Alcina, Ensemble OrQuesta). Forthcoming solo concert engagements include: Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle with the Hastings Philharmonic Choir, and joining chosen Royal Academy soloists in a recital under the auspices of the 'Transcending Borders' concert series at the Italian Cultural Institute in London, when she will perform Schoenberg's Four Lieder Opus 2,
Helen has performed operatic roles across a range of periods and genres, including: Woodpecker (The Cunning Little Vixen, Royal Academy Opera); Nerone (L'incoronazione di Poppea, Ensemble OrQuesta, Cockpit Theatre); Despina (Cosi fan tutte, Woodhouse Opera Festival); Amastre (Xerse, Ensemble OrQuesta, Grimeborn Festival); 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 opera roles include: Pamina (Die Zauberflöte, Hastings Philharmonic and Ensemble OrQuesta), Diane (Hippolyte et Aricie, Grimeborn Festival, Arcola Theatre); and Alcina (Alcina, Ensemble OrQuesta). Forthcoming solo concert engagements include: Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle with the Hastings Philharmonic Choir, and joining chosen Royal Academy soloists in a recital under the auspices of the 'Transcending Borders' concert series at the Italian Cultural Institute in London, when she will perform Schoenberg's Four Lieder Opus 2,
Helen has performed operatic roles across a range of periods and genres, including: Woodpecker (The Cunning Little Vixen, Royal Academy Opera); Nerone (L'incoronazione di Poppea, Ensemble OrQuesta, Cockpit Theatre); Despina (Cosi fan tutte, Woodhouse Opera Festival); Amastre (Xerse, Ensemble OrQuesta, Grimeborn Festival); 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 she has also performed with a number of different chamber music 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 grateful for the generous support of the William Gibbs Educational Trust. Helen's undergraduate studies in music took place at Cardiff University, where she held a 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 grateful for the generous support of the William Gibbs Educational Trust. Helen's undergraduate studies in music took place at Cardiff University, where she held a 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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