A Masked Ball
Helen is happy to announce that she will be playing the role of Ulrica in Preston Opera's production of Verdi's "A Masked Ball". The cast line up so far sounds very strong so it should make for an excellent production under the musical direction of Dr Colin Beeson.
The show will take place at The Charter Theatre in Preston on 28th March - 3rd April 2011
For further details see www.prestonopera.org.uk
The show will take place at The Charter Theatre in Preston on 28th March - 3rd April 2011
For further details see www.prestonopera.org.uk
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