Helen May | Soprano
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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.
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Nomination Opera Performance Calisto, Cavalli, La Calisto, 2020
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'As Calisto, Helen May excels.' (Owen Davies, Plays to See, Feb 2020)
​Recognised for her 'alluring', 'velvety rich' vocal tone, ​her
'expressive singing' and 'arresting stage presence', 
and the 'intensity' and 'conviction' of her characterisation:


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'awesomely dramatic.. real vulnerability as well as astonishing power.' >
                                   
​'An intuitive and expressive artist.'  'Compelling on stage.' 'An excellent singing actor of rare ability.'
RAO Onegin.  RAO Sir John in Love..

​'Helen has such radiance as a performer...
​Vocally courageous, ambitious and capable'.

Susan Waters: English Song Prize, RAM, 
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​'Helen May's Despina was outstanding...
​A name to watch'. 

Surrey Gazette, Woodhouse Opera Festival.
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