Helen Astrid's Blog

Feb-05-2015

Psychologies Magazine – How singing brings happiness

Posted by Helen Astrid written in Press Coverage.

Helen Astrid appeared in Psychologies Magazine, February 2015. TAP INTO INNER JOY You might think happiness is some sort of goal to be attained, but more often than not it’s within you, and just needs to be released. Three people tell Psychologies how they discovered what makes them happy, and how they’re not on a mission […]

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Feb-05-2015

The Juniper Tree, by Philip Glass & Robert Moran

Posted by Helen Astrid written in Singing Workshop.

The Helen Astrid Singing Academy produced the UK premiere of The Juniper Tree. A fairytale chamber opera. It formed part of the noteworthy Music and Drama Festival in Richmond-upon-Thames. Performances took place in March 2017 at The Hammond Theatre.  

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Dec-01-2014

Why Christmas Brings Out the Singer in Us

Posted by Helen Astrid written in Helen's reflections.

This article appears in the Huffington Post on 1 December 2014. What will you do for tuppence? (about three U.S. cents). Not a lot I imagine. Forty years ago, that was a nice bit of pocket-money. It was my first wage as a singer. At 6 years of age, I was dared to sing a […]

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Nov-05-2014

Singing Keeps You Young and Healthy

Posted by Helen Astrid written in Helen's reflections.

Lots of us enjoy singing and perhaps this means a quick tune in the bath or warble when doing the housework. Or maybe you just love to belt out a song at the local Karaoke night. It might surprise you to know that you’re not just having fun. Singing keeps you young and healthy. It […]

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Oct-17-2014

What Would You Do If Asked to Sing in Front of Your Colleagues?

Posted by Helen Astrid written in Helen's reflections.

  Sing in front of your colleagues? Singing boosts creativity and workplace harmony If someone asked you to stand up and sing in front of your colleagues, you might want to hide under your desk and stare at your rubbish bin. I know many people fear speaking in public but singing is even scarier. That […]

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Oct-04-2014

The Juniper Tree, Philip Glass & Robert Moran

Posted by Helen Astrid written in Concerts.

Tickets are now available from The Hammond Theatre. An electric cast is lead by Mariya Krywaiuk, James Corrigan and Rebecca Moon. Directed by Glyndebourne's Donna Stirrup.

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Jul-26-2014

‘Celebration’ Richmond Theatre, Saturday 26th July 2014

Posted by Helen Astrid written in Concerts.

Singers from the Helen Astrid Singing Academy perform various scenes. These include ‘Porgy and Bess’, ‘West Side Story’ and arrangements by conductor Helen Astrid. This formed part of Richmond Theatre’s first Creative Learning Festival in 2014 Further information on Helen Astrid Singing Academy is available here.

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Apr-05-2014

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Research says singing in a group is good for us

Posted by Helen Astrid wrote in Television.

Helen Astrid live on BBC World News. Here she is interviewed by Kate Singleton. Visit BBC website for more singing related topics. Hear these choirs sing for joy and well-being For more information on Helen Astrid click here

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Jan-01-2011

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Qatar Radio Interview

Posted by Helen Astrid wrote in Radio.

Helen Astrid Qatar Radio, speaks openly in an interview about her singing projects. Furthermore, she talks about the positive impact on the lives of those taking part. The interview was broadcast in January 2011. Here’s more information on Helen Astrid.

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Nov-01-2008

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What the Butler Saw

Posted by Helen Astrid wrote in Television.

Helen Astrid was in the eye-opening series “‘What the Butler Saw”‘. She coaches a family from South-East London on how to sing in public.  Broadcast on Channel 4 in November 2008. More information on Helen Astrid here.    

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