NEWS
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Helen Hassinger places Third in Clara Schumann International Vocal Competition and Music International Grand Prix; named semi-finalist in Opera Tampa Vocal Competition
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Helen Hassinger guest stage directs virtual opera DON GIOVANNI with Opera on the Rocks
Seaglass Theater Company premieres "Divas and Diamonds" with Helen Hassinger as concert series host!
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Seaglass Theater Company to feature Helen Hassinger in "The Spotlight" concert series
Opera Memphis' "Sing to Me" concerts features by Opera America
"Opera Memphis couldn't perform their scheduled season due to the COVID-19 crisis, so they did the next logical thing: drive around Memphis, Tennessee with their artists singing from a flatbed to serenade folks sitting at home. Swipe to see the joy opera can bring to audiences—no stage required."
"Opera Memphis couldn't perform their scheduled season due to the COVID-19 crisis, so they did the next logical thing: drive around Memphis, Tennessee with their artists singing from a flatbed to serenade folks sitting at home. Swipe to see the joy opera can bring to audiences—no stage required."
Seaglass Theater Company presents "Divas & Diamonds"
This four-part concert series to feature Helen Hassinger as performer and emcee.
This four-part concert series to feature Helen Hassinger as performer and emcee.
WKNO Live Broadcast: Opera Memphis' Cosi fan tutte
"Behind-the-scenes look at Midtown Opera Festival 2020 and Opera Memphis's production of Mozart's Così fan tutte! WKNO - 91.1 FM Memphis's Darel Snodgrass will lead a discussion with General Director Ned Canty. Music Director Michael Sakir and the cast will rehearse excerpts from the opera live on air."
"Behind-the-scenes look at Midtown Opera Festival 2020 and Opera Memphis's production of Mozart's Così fan tutte! WKNO - 91.1 FM Memphis's Darel Snodgrass will lead a discussion with General Director Ned Canty. Music Director Michael Sakir and the cast will rehearse excerpts from the opera live on air."
Providence Journal
5 Things to Do in R.I, weekend of Jan. 16
"It may be dreary winter, but the sun will be shining at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, at 101 Ferry Rd. in Bristol, which kicks off its Winter Music Series on Sunday at 3 p.m. with Encore Opera Company’s “Under the Tuscan Sun — Italian Arias.” Soprano Helen Hassinger and tenor Giovanni Formisano, accompanied by pianist Philip Martorella, will perform arias and duets from “La Bohême,” “Tosca,” “La Rondine,” “Rigoletto” and more."
5 Things to Do in R.I, weekend of Jan. 16
"It may be dreary winter, but the sun will be shining at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, at 101 Ferry Rd. in Bristol, which kicks off its Winter Music Series on Sunday at 3 p.m. with Encore Opera Company’s “Under the Tuscan Sun — Italian Arias.” Soprano Helen Hassinger and tenor Giovanni Formisano, accompanied by pianist Philip Martorella, will perform arias and duets from “La Bohême,” “Tosca,” “La Rondine,” “Rigoletto” and more."
National Opera Association
Helen Hassinger named as Finalist in National Opera Association's Carolyn Bailey and Dominick Argento Vocal Competition
Helen Hassinger named as Finalist in National Opera Association's Carolyn Bailey and Dominick Argento Vocal Competition
Opera News
Dynamic Mix: Chautauqua Opera’s eclectic programming makes it a destination for music-lovers.
Dynamic Mix: Chautauqua Opera’s eclectic programming makes it a destination for music-lovers.
North Country Now
SUNY Potsdam alum Blythe to return for 8th annual Fall Island Vocal Arts Seminar
SUNY Potsdam alum Blythe to return for 8th annual Fall Island Vocal Arts Seminar
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Fall Island Vocal Arts Seminar
2019 Fellows Announced |
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South Coast Today
"Seaglass Theater, RJD taking audience back in time"
"Seaglass Theater, RJD taking audience back in time"
The Chautauquan Daily
"‘Don Giovanni’ delivers ‘shudders and laughs’ in Amp performance"
"Helen Hassinger, another Chautauqua Opera Young Artist, brought a bright tone and earnest acting style to the soprano role of Donna Anna..."
"‘Don Giovanni’ delivers ‘shudders and laughs’ in Amp performance"
"Helen Hassinger, another Chautauqua Opera Young Artist, brought a bright tone and earnest acting style to the soprano role of Donna Anna..."
The Chautauquan Daily
"Chautauqua Opera highlights relevance of ‘Don Giovanni’ in opening production"
"Chautauqua Opera highlights relevance of ‘Don Giovanni’ in opening production"
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The Chautauquan Daily
"Chautauqua Opera’s Young Artists prepare for ‘powerful’ female roles in ‘Don Giovanni’"
“Me, personally, I really think it’s super fun,” Hassinger said. “I love singing really high, loud notes right in men’s faces."
"Chautauqua Opera’s Young Artists prepare for ‘powerful’ female roles in ‘Don Giovanni’"
“Me, personally, I really think it’s super fun,” Hassinger said. “I love singing really high, loud notes right in men’s faces."
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The Chautauquan Daily
"Opera’s annual Young Artist Sing-In showcases new voices" 
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The Chautauquan Daily
"CSO joins Opera Company to close season with musical theater-inspired Pops Concert"
"CSO joins Opera Company to close season with musical theater-inspired Pops Concert"
The Chautauquan Daily
"Guest Critic: With Beethoven’s Ninth, Milanov ‘emphasized the beauty of the music’"
The solo singers, soprano Helen Hassinger, mezzo Megan Quick, tenor Jonas Hacker and bass David Crawford, projected with ease.
"Guest Critic: With Beethoven’s Ninth, Milanov ‘emphasized the beauty of the music’"
The solo singers, soprano Helen Hassinger, mezzo Megan Quick, tenor Jonas Hacker and bass David Crawford, projected with ease.
The Chautauquan Daily
"Guest Critic: Opera Company’s ‘Hydrogen Jukebox’ proves ‘provocative contrast to its more standard repertory’"
The six singers — sopranos Chelsea Friedlander and Helen Hassinger, mezzo Natalie Rose Havens, tenor Eric Wassenaar, baritone Mario Diaz-Moresco and bass Evan Ross (all 2017 Chautauqua Opera Company Apprentice Artists) — did splendidly in conveying the spirit of the text while always moving in different patterns.
"Guest Critic: Opera Company’s ‘Hydrogen Jukebox’ proves ‘provocative contrast to its more standard repertory’"
The six singers — sopranos Chelsea Friedlander and Helen Hassinger, mezzo Natalie Rose Havens, tenor Eric Wassenaar, baritone Mario Diaz-Moresco and bass Evan Ross (all 2017 Chautauqua Opera Company Apprentice Artists) — did splendidly in conveying the spirit of the text while always moving in different patterns.
The Chautauquan Daily
"Chautauqua Opera to stage Glass-Ginsberg opera ‘Hydrogen Jukebox’ in Norton Hall"
"Chautauqua Opera to stage Glass-Ginsberg opera ‘Hydrogen Jukebox’ in Norton Hall"
The Chautauquan Daily
"Opera challenges audiences, encourages conversation with final showing of ‘Hydrogen Jukebox’"
"Opera challenges audiences, encourages conversation with final showing of ‘Hydrogen Jukebox’"
Boston University News Service
"Highlights from BU’s Fringe Festival: 'Hydrogen Jukebox'"
The packed theatre witnessed the unnamed protagonists, performed by Erik Larson (baritone), Bridget Cappel (mezzo), Heeseung Chae (baritone), Regina Morgan (soprano), Tim McGowan (tenor) and Helen Hassinger (soprano II), use song, movement, lighting, minimal space and minimal props to create a timeless repertoire that aroused all sensation and crafted a haunting message of isolation and loneliness, even as the chorus was united in song and choreography.
"Highlights from BU’s Fringe Festival: 'Hydrogen Jukebox'"
The packed theatre witnessed the unnamed protagonists, performed by Erik Larson (baritone), Bridget Cappel (mezzo), Heeseung Chae (baritone), Regina Morgan (soprano), Tim McGowan (tenor) and Helen Hassinger (soprano II), use song, movement, lighting, minimal space and minimal props to create a timeless repertoire that aroused all sensation and crafted a haunting message of isolation and loneliness, even as the chorus was united in song and choreography.
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The Boston Musical Intelligencer
"Faeries and Lovers Cavort on Huntington Avenue" The Boston Musical Intelligencer "Ouroboros: 3! Operas" The Economist "Premature primadonnas: Dispelling the myth of the operatic prodigy" Classic FM "13-year-old Laura Bretan’s singing technique ‘raises deep concerns’ says singing teacher" Classical Singer Magazine "Musings on Mechanics: That’s Not Opera—It’s an Opportunity" Claudia Friedlander |
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