rowan hellier

“Rowan Hellier … was the singer that impressed me the most. She possesses a wide mezzo range, with a dark edge in the lower register and clear, easy high notes in the top of her voice, which she is capable of sustaining above the orchestra with remarkable ease.”

Seen and Heard International

“Mezzo soprano Rowan Hellier proved that she possesses richly nuanced vocal power.”

Online Merker

“Hellier’s performance captivated … with wit, aplomb and a consistently velvety tone.“

The Guardian

Kundry — recorded June 2026

Mezzo-soprano Rowan Hellier is recognised for her captivating stage presence and psychologically astute interpretations, combining intellect and sensuality with “focus, drama and clarity”.

With “richly nuanced vocal power" and a luminous upper extension, Rowan’s current repertoire centres on Brangäne (Tristan und Isolde), Kundry (Parsifal) and Didon (Les Troyens).

Rowan began her career at the Berlin Staatsoper under Daniel Barenboim and has since appeared at leading international opera houses including the Royal Ballet and Opera, Grand Théâtre de Genève, Hamburg Staatsoper and Welsh National Opera. Equally at home on the concert platform, she has collaborated with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Stavanger Symphony Orchestra.

Brangäne — recorded June 2026

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

20 September 2026

Soloist & Creator — Baba Yaga: Songs and Dances of Death Beethovenfest Bonn

with pianist Sholto Kynoch

8 March 2027

Soloist & Creator — She Represents (Costumed Recital)

Wigmore Hall, London

International Women’s Day • with pianist Jonathan Ware