Helen Bailey (soprano) and Marcus Andrews (piano): The Living Songbook
Schedule
Sun Mar 08 2026 at 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Rose Hill School | Royal Tunbridge Wells, EN
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Local soprano Helen Bailey returns with CODA Treasurer Marcus Andrews on piano.The living songbook: A recital of English art song for the 21st century
Programme to include works by Cecilia McDowall, Jacob Bride, and a world premiere by Jim Clements.
British lyric soprano, Helen Bailey, trained at Trinity College of Music, Royal Academy of Music, and Royal Academy Opera.
Recent operatic performances include the title role of Jenůfa (Midsummer Opera), Erste adelige Waise/cover Sophie (Der Rosenkavelier, Saffron Opera Group), Micaëla (Carmen, Opera South East), and Magda (La Rondine, Midsummer Opera).
Helen also enjoys a busy concert schedule, with recent engagements including Verdi’s Requiem with Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Helen Bailey was more than equal to all the lyrical passion Puccini loads on to the role, with luxurious tone and an impressive fullness in her high pianissimo line, setting off many a damp eye as Magda broke with her young lover Ruggero.
Peter Reed, Opera Magazine February 2024 (Puccini's 'La Rondine', Midsummer Opera)
Soprano Helen Bailey brought the house down with a breathtaking rendition of the showpiece aria 'Let the bright seraphim', ably assisted by the brilliant trumpet playing of Andrew Baxter.
Robert Milnes (Samson, Hailsham Choral Society)
One of the most talented sopranos of her age... A rare balance between self-knowledge, aspiration, musicality, and technique.
Stephen Barlow, Artistic Director of Buxton Festival
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Concert Originaux Des Amis gratefully acknowledges the support of the Blockley Partnership during their October 2025-June 2026 season. https://blockleypartnership.com
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Rose Hill School, Rose Hill School, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9, United Kingdom, Royal Tunbridge WellsEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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