Helen Jarmany . Mezzo Soprano

“The mezzo-soprano Helen Jarmany excelled both musically and dramaturgically, whose portrayal of the level-headed Suzuki captured the taut complexities of her station in unassailable detail. 

...by Act two she had positioned herself as a Bel canto persona grata, especially during “The Flower Duet.” A display of operatic excellence, she effortlessly blended with El-Khoury and produced one of the opera’s most evocative moments.”

John Vandevert, Opera Wire

*****

 ".... While in another fine contrast Lancastrian mezzo-soprano Helen Jarmany is a sheer delight as the more outgoing younger sister Olga."

Roger Clarke, Behind the arras 

*****

"Helen Jarmany was a lively yet sensitive Olga.... "

Alexander Campbell, Classical Source

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