RNCM Day of Shakespearian Song 2012
Helen will be performing Joseph Horowitz's piece - Lady Macbeth a Scena at the RNCM's Shakespeare themed Day of Song on Sunday 29th April 2012 at the RNCM. More details to follow.
Xerxes
Helen is very excited to announce that she will be playing the role of Arsamenes in the RNCM production of Handel's Serse in March 2012. There are 2 casts and Helen will be performing on Thu 22nd, Tues 27th and Sat 31st March.
Hansel and Gretel
Helen is delighted to have been offered the role of the Witch in Clonter Opera's July 2012 production of Hansel and Gretel.
Musical Director/Conductor - Clive Timms
Director - Martin Lloyd-Evans
Designer - Eleanor Wdowski
Sung in English with Orchestra.
Musical Director/Conductor - Clive Timms
Director - Martin Lloyd-Evans
Designer - Eleanor Wdowski
Sung in English with Orchestra.
Eunice Pettigrew Prize 2010-2011
Helen has been awarded the Eunice Pettigrew Prize from the RNCM for 2010-2011.
Albert Herring - RNCM
Helen is pleased to announce that she will be playing the role of Florence Pike in the RNCM's production of Britten's Albert Herring on 13th & 17th December 2011.
Raymond Leppard Master Class
On Wednesday 18th May
RNCM, Carole Nash Recital Room, 2.00pm – 5.00pm
The eminent English conductor, Raymond Leppard, is giving a masterclass for vocal students based on his insight and expertise in the world of Early Music repertoire: Monteverdi and Cavalli. Raymond will listen to and offer guidance to six RNCM singers and there are expected to be up to 50 vocal students in the audience. Helen will be performing in excerpts of Cavalli's "La Calisto" and Handel's "Alcina".
RNCM, Carole Nash Recital Room, 2.00pm – 5.00pm
The eminent English conductor, Raymond Leppard, is giving a masterclass for vocal students based on his insight and expertise in the world of Early Music repertoire: Monteverdi and Cavalli. Raymond will listen to and offer guidance to six RNCM singers and there are expected to be up to 50 vocal students in the audience. Helen will be performing in excerpts of Cavalli's "La Calisto" and Handel's "Alcina".
Annie Ridyard Scholarship Finalist 2011
On the 9th of May Helen will be a finalist for the prestigious Annie Ridyard Scholarship competition at the RNCM.
RNCM Opera Scenes - June 2011
In June Helen will be performing in the following opera scenes at the RNCM.
Tues 14th June - Cavalli - La Calisto (La Natura)
Thurs 16th June - Handel - Alcina (Bradamante)
Tues 14th June - Cavalli - La Calisto (La Natura)
Thurs 16th June - Handel - Alcina (Bradamante)
Joyce and Michael Kennedy Strauss prize Finalist
Helen will be a finalist in the RNCM's prestigious Strauss Prize.
Senior students from the RNCM School of Vocal Studies compete in the finals of The Joyce and Michael Kennedy Award for the Singing of Strauss, singing Lieder or arias by the composer. This year’s adjudicating panel is chaired by Roger Vignoles.
Date & Time - Wed 9 Mar 2011, 7:30PM
Venue - RNCM Concert Hall
Ticket Price - £10
Concessions - Concessions available
Book Online Here
Senior students from the RNCM School of Vocal Studies compete in the finals of The Joyce and Michael Kennedy Award for the Singing of Strauss, singing Lieder or arias by the composer. This year’s adjudicating panel is chaired by Roger Vignoles.
Date & Time - Wed 9 Mar 2011, 7:30PM
Venue - RNCM Concert Hall
Ticket Price - £10
Concessions - Concessions available
Book Online Here
Jenůfa
This September, Helen will be playing the role of Grandmother Buryja in Janáček's
Jenufa. This will be Huddersfield Youth Opera's first full opera and is a very exciting project.
Jenůfa will be performed in English on 15th and 16th September 2011 with a new translation by Jonathan Clift and under the musical direction of Fraser Goulding.
For more information as it becomes available see Huddersfield Youth Opera's website.
In to the Woods
Wed 16th - Sat 19th Feb 2011
Location: RNCM Studio Theatre
Book tickets on-line here
Stephen Sondheim Music and lyrics
James Lapine Book
Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning musical casts a new light on stories that, at first, appear familiar: a servant girl dreams of attending a ball; a boy exchanges his cow for five magic beans; a little girl in a red cape falls prey to a fiendish wolf; a childless baker and his wife suffer under a witch’s curse.
As their stories intertwine, the question is asked: can anyone be sure that what they wish, is what they want? And is it really possible to live ‘happily ever after’?
This student-helmed production, the first of its kind at the RNCM, presents the show in an inventive and inspiring way: a versatile actormusician ensemble, drawn from students across the College, not only creates the characters and story but also provides their own musical accompaniment.
A student performance by permission of Josef Weinberger Ltd.
Emma Häll Cinderella
Thomas Asher The Baker
Rebecca Lea The Baker’s Wife
Lorna James The Witch
Joey Dexter Jack
Rebecca Anderson Jack’s Mother
Nicola Stone Little Red Riding Hood
Catriona Hewitson Rapunzel
Helen Gregory Cinderella’s Stepmother
Kirstin Graham Florinda
Eleanor Gregory Lucinda
Harry Meredith Cinderella’s Prince
Sam Lea Rapunzel’s Prince
Christopher Jones The Wolf
Jonathan Ainscough The Narrator
RNCM Spring Opera Excerpts
On January 19th & 26th 2011 Helen will be performing the role of Mrs Grose from Britten's Opera
"Turn of the Screw" in the RNCM's Spring Opera Excerpts concerts.
"Turn of the Screw" in the RNCM's Spring Opera Excerpts concerts.
Barber's Vanessa - RNCM Spring Opera 2011
Helen will be covering the role of the Baroness in Barber's Vanessa which will be staged next March at the RNCM. The Covers performance will be on March 29th.
Bessie Cronshaw/Frost Brownson Song Cycle Prize @ RNCM
On Monday 15th November, Helen will be competing in the Bessie Cronshaw/Frost Brownson Song Cycle prize at the RNCM. Helen will be singing Schumann's wonderful song cycle "Frauenlieben und Leben" and she will be accompanied by Sophie Lythgoe.
Charity Recital for Gambian Schools Trust
Helen will be doing a recital with all procedes going to the Gambian Schools Trust.
Date: Saturday 30th October
Location: Thackley Methodist Church, Bradford
Time: 2.30pm
Accompanied by Jonathan Ellis
Tickets will be £5 (booking details to follow)
For more information on the Gambian Schools Trust and the fantastic work they do you can visit their website http://www.gambianschools.org/
Date: Saturday 30th October
Location: Thackley Methodist Church, Bradford
Time: 2.30pm
Accompanied by Jonathan Ellis
Tickets will be £5 (booking details to follow)
For more information on the Gambian Schools Trust and the fantastic work they do you can visit their website http://www.gambianschools.org/
North Star Opera Announce their Summer 2011 Programme
North Star Opera have announced officially their Summer Tour 2011. As previously reported on here Helen will be singing the Role of Maddalena in Rigoletto. The show will consist of Rigoletto Act 3 and Trovatore Act 4.
See www.northstaropera.com for more details.
See www.northstaropera.com for more details.
Huddersfield Youth Opera
Helen will be singing in a concert of operatic exerpts for Huddersfield Youth Opera in September this year. This is the first outing of this new company who hope to do a full scale opera production next autumn. Helen has been asked to sing the roles of Carmen (Carmen) and Leonora (Fidelio).
HYO is the brainchild of baritone David Heathcote who was artistic and managing director of Huddersfield-based company Opus 1 Opera. They are joined by artistic director Jonathan Clift, a founding member of Opera North and conductor Fraser Goulding, former professor of opera at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.David, the group’s general director, said: “This is an important project that will provide an essential platform for emerging young opera singers in the north while promoting Huddersfield as an important centre of music.’’
HYO is the brainchild of baritone David Heathcote who was artistic and managing director of Huddersfield-based company Opus 1 Opera. They are joined by artistic director Jonathan Clift, a founding member of Opera North and conductor Fraser Goulding, former professor of opera at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.David, the group’s general director, said: “This is an important project that will provide an essential platform for emerging young opera singers in the north while promoting Huddersfield as an important centre of music.’’
Messiah in Macclesfield
Helen is delighted to have been asked back to sing with Macclesfield Oriana Choir as Alto soloist in a performance of Handels Messiah and other christmas works on 4th December 2010.
Details to follow...
Details to follow...
Lunchtime Recital at Bolton Parish Church
Recital Programme
Tuesday May 25th @ Bolton Parish Church - 1.15pm
Accompanist - Jonathan Ellis
Se Bramate (Serses) G.F Handel - (1685-1759)
Hansel und Grete Mahler (1860-1911)
Zigeunerlieder (op.103) J. Brahms - (1833-1897)
1. He, Zigeuner
2. Hochgetuermte Rimaflut
3. Wisst ihr, wenn mein Kindchen
4. Lieber Gott, du weisst
5. Brauner Bursche fuehrt zum Tanze
6. Roeslein dreie in der Reihe
7. Kommt dir manchmal in den Sinn
8. Rote Abendwolken ziehn am Firmament
Piano Solo - Jonathan Ellis Fantasy in F Minor (op.49) Chopin - (1810-1849)
La Regata Veneziana Rossini - (1792-1868)
1. Anzoleta Avanti la regata
2. Anzoleta co passa la regata
3. Anzoleta dopo la regata
Seguidilla (Carmen) G. Bizet (1838– 1875)
Tell me the Truth About Love (Cabaret Songs) Britten - (1913– 1936)
Tuesday May 25th @ Bolton Parish Church - 1.15pm
Accompanist - Jonathan Ellis
Se Bramate (Serses) G.F Handel - (1685-1759)
Hansel und Grete Mahler (1860-1911)
Zigeunerlieder (op.103) J. Brahms - (1833-1897)
1. He, Zigeuner
2. Hochgetuermte Rimaflut
3. Wisst ihr, wenn mein Kindchen
4. Lieber Gott, du weisst
5. Brauner Bursche fuehrt zum Tanze
6. Roeslein dreie in der Reihe
7. Kommt dir manchmal in den Sinn
8. Rote Abendwolken ziehn am Firmament
Piano Solo - Jonathan Ellis Fantasy in F Minor (op.49) Chopin - (1810-1849)
La Regata Veneziana Rossini - (1792-1868)
1. Anzoleta Avanti la regata
2. Anzoleta co passa la regata
3. Anzoleta dopo la regata
Seguidilla (Carmen) G. Bizet (1838– 1875)
Tell me the Truth About Love (Cabaret Songs) Britten - (1913– 1936)
Elixir of Love
This week at Preston's Charter Theatre, Helen appeared in Preston Opera's production of Donizetti's Elixir of Love. The show was a great success.
Click on the links below to see some more photos from the show
http://www.prestonopera.org.uk
Click on the links below to see some more photos from the show
http://www.prestonopera.org.uk
Carmen at Buxton Festival
Helen will be playing Carmen at Buxton Fringe Festival this year in City of Manchester Opera's concert performance at Buxton Methodist Church on 10th July.
Tickets are now available at www.como.me.uk or on 0777 266 6278
Tickets are now available at www.como.me.uk or on 0777 266 6278
Finalist for Annie Ridyard Scholarship 2010
Helen has made it through as a finalist for the RNCM's Annie Ridyard Scholarship for Mezzo Sopranos. The final will take place in the Opera Theatre at the RNCM on Monday 3rd May.
North Star Opera Summer Tour 2010 - Carmen / Les Miserable
Tickets are on sale for North Star Opera's summer tour of Carmen / Les Miserable and can be purchased now online. Helen will be singing the role of Carmen.
May 8th - The White Church, Lytham
June 2nd - St Mary’s Brownedge Rd,
Bamber Bridge
June 13th - Toll Gavel Methodist Church,
Beverley
June 20th - Avenham Pavillion, Preston
June 27th - Whalley Abbey
May 8th - The White Church, Lytham
June 2nd - St Mary’s Brownedge Rd,
Bamber Bridge
June 13th - Toll Gavel Methodist Church,
Beverley
June 20th - Avenham Pavillion, Preston
June 27th - Whalley Abbey
