Helen Rotchell​​
​Mezzo-Soprano
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Some of Helen's Past Performances...

Alto soloist for Handel's Messiah

On Saturday 30th November 2019 Helen performed the solos from Handel's Messiah with the Bedford Messiah Choir at the Bunyan Meeting House in Bedford: http://www.bedfordmessiahchoir.org.uk/Performances.htm
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Soloist for 'A Multinational Tribute to Komitas'

 On Saturday 9th November 2019 Helen performed solos by composer Komitas as part of a celebration of his 150th birthday.
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Classical Cabaret with Serenata

On 8th November 2019 Helen performed classical cabaret pieces as a soloist and ensemble member with vocal group 'Serenata'.

Opera Bauge Chorus

From 20th July to 7th August 2019 Helen performed in Il Trovatore, Die Zauberfloete and Alfonso und Estrella with Opera Bauge Chorus.
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English Songs with Serenata

On 14th June 2019 Helen performed 'Sleep' by Ivor Gurney, 'La Belle Dame sans Merci' by Stanford and other duets and ensemble pieces by English composers of 19th and 20th centuries at Lauderdale House.

Alto soloist for Haydn's Nelson Mass and Rheinberger Mass in C with Ampthill Choral Society.

On Saturday 18th May 2019 Helen performed the solos for Haydn's Nelson Mass and Rheinberger Mass in C with Ampthill Choral Society at Trinity Methodist church Ampthill.

​Verdi Requiem with Philharmonia Chorus

On Friday 19th April 2019 Helen performed Verdi's Requiem with Philharmonia Chorus at Kings College Cambridge.

Alto soloist for Handel's Messiah with Ampthill Choral Society.

On Saturday 23rd March 2019 Helen performed the solos from Handel's Messiah with Ampthill Choral Society at Trinity Methodist Church Ampthill.

​Mezzo-soprano soloist for Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle with Potters Bar Choral Society. 

On Saturday 16th March 2019 Helen performed the solos from Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle with Potters Bar Choral Society at St Mary the Virgin and All Saints Church, Potters Bar.

Handel's Messiah with Philharmonia Chorus

On Friday 21st December 2018 Helen performed Handel's Messiah with Philharmonia Chorus at the Royal Albert Hall.

 Alto soloist for Handel's Messiah with Bedford Messiah Choir.

On Saturday 1st December 2018, Helen performed the alto solos for Handel's Messiah with the Bedford Messiah choir at the Bunyan Meeting Church, Bedford. 

 Opera gala with Serenata

On Saturday 10th Novemeber 2018, Helen performed solos from La Giaconda and Ruddigore at Lauderdale House
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Touring production of Eugene Onegin with Opera Loki

In the summer of 2018 Helen performed the role of Larina with Opera Loki at venues in France, Alton and London. 
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​Mozart Requiem with Philharmonia Chorus

On 6th May 2018 Helen performed Mozart Requiem with Philharmonia Chorus at the Royal Festival Hall.
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Brahms Lieder with Serenata

On 27th April 2018 Helen performed Sapphische Ode, Alto Rhapsody and Am Strande at Lauderdale House, Archway, London.
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Elgar's Dream of Gerontius with Philharmonia Chorus

On 30th March 2018 Helen performed Elgar's Dream of Gerontius with Philharmonia Chorus at the Chapel of Kings College, Cambridge.
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Alto soloist for Haydn's Nelson Mass with Biggleswade Choral Society.

On 24th March 2018 Helen performed the alto solos for Haydn's Nelson Mass with Biggleswade Choral Society at St Andrew's Church, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
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​Alto soloist for Haydn's Nelson Mass with Potters Bar Choral Society.

On 17th March 2018 Helen performed the alto solos from Haydn's Nelson Mass with Potters Bar Choral society and the Aurelian Ensemble at St Mary the Virgin and All Saints Church, Potters Bar.


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Handel's Messiah - Alto soloist with St Mary's Singers.
Handel's Messiah - Alto soloist with the Bedford Messiah Choir.

On Saturday 2nd and 9th December 2017 Helen performed the Alto solos from Handel's Messiah in performances local to her home town in Bedfordshire.
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Music by 19th Century Women Composers.

On Friday 29th September, Helen performed works by Amy Beach, Cecile Chaminade and Annie Fortescue Harrison with Serenata at Lauderdale House.
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Elgar, Dream of Gerontius with Philharmonia Chorus.

On Saturday 2nd September, Helen performed with Philharmonia Chorus at the closing concert of the Rheigau festival in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Opera Gala with Philharmonia Chorus

On Saturday 3rd June 2017 Helen performed choruses from famous opera's with Philharmonia Chorus at the Royal Festival Hall.
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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis with Philharmonia Chorus.​

On Tuesday 17th January 2017 Helen performed Beethoven's Missa Solemnis with Philharmonia Chorus at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Germany.
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​Christmas Gala Concert with Philharmonia Chorus and Kings College singers.

On Friday 16th December 2016 Helen performed with Philharmonia Chorus at the Royal Albert Hall,
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The Medium at Charlton House.

On 25th November 2016 Helen performed the Role of Mrs Nolan in a production of 'The Medium' at Charlton House.
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Favela Opera

On 13th September 2016 Helen performed the role of 'Reporter' in a new opera written by Louise Kulbicki
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Recital at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

On 7th September 2016 Helen performed a varied programme including pieces by Handel, Elgar, Rossini, Offenbach, Montbrun and Bolcom for her Masters recital. ​

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Recital at St Alfege Church, Greenwich

On 4th August 2016 Helen performed a recital of Elgar and Montbrun with pianist Barny Jones.
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Banished a World Premier by Stephen McNeff

29th -2nd July 2016
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Helen played the role of Mary Braund in a new opera about the plight of female convicts on their journey to Australia.

Read reviews here:

http://www.planethugill.com/2016/07/vivid-ensemble-stephen-mcneff-olivia.html

http://www.classicalsource.com/db_control/db_concert_review.php?id=13766
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​A Night at the Opera

21st May 2016

​Helen performed arias by Tchaikovsky and Offenbach for Biggleswade Choral Society.

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Gian Carlo Menotti - The Medium

​7:30pm, Wed 27th April (Preview) Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Peacock Room
​7:30pm, Thurs 28th April 
(MAIN SHOWING) Asylum, Asylum Road, Peckham - Tickets £6
​1:00pm, Friday 29th April (Lunchtime showing) Charlton House, Charlton:


Helen performed the role of Mrs Nolan in Clockwork Opera's production of 'The Medium'
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Dark Disputes and Artful Teasing,
Music by Julian Marsh, text by William Blake

30th April 2016 St Michael's Church, Framingham

Helen performed new works by Julian Marsh with Trinity Laban's vocal group 'Ruby Throat'.
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Schumann and Poulenc Song Cycles
1pm, 10th March 2016

Helen performed Schumann lieder Die Löwenbraut and Die Kartenlegerin with pianist Ettore Strangio as part of renowned accompanist Eugene Asti's 'Schumann and Poulenc Song Cycles' concerts.
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Access All Operas
​Tuesday 15th March 2016 -  7:30pm Trinity Laban SU
​Friday 18th March 2016 - 1:00pm Old Royal Naval College Chapel

Helen performed the role of Carmen, Octavian and Chorus in scenes from a selection of operas.
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Gustav Mahler - Symphony No.2 'Resurrection'
22nd March 2016

With Philharmonia Chorus at the Royal Albert Hall.
Read the review here:
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http://www.philharmoniachorus.co.uk/reviews/305​

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Gustav Mahler: Symphony No.2 (Resurrection)
12th April 2016

​ Read the review here: https://bachtrack.com/review-mahler-resurrection-jurowski-enlightenment-london-april-2016
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Postgraduate Opera Scenes.
22nd April 2016

Helen performed the role of Olga in scenes from Tchaikovsky's 'Eugene Onegin'.
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