Helena Mamich
About
Born in Australia, soprano Helena Mamich pursued her undergraduate studies and a Master’s degree in Music of Opera singing and Chamber Music at the Australian National University, which she succesfully finished in the class of Dr Paul McMahon in 2015. She has also completed School of Medicine at University of Split in Croatia.
Operatic credits include roles of Liu (Turandot), La Suor Zelatrice (Suor Angelica), Mimi (La Boheme), Mrs Gobineau (The Medium), Michaela (Carmen), Contessa (La Nozze di Figaro), Second Lady (The Magic Flute) Proserpina/Messagiera (L’Orfeo), Sorcress (Dido & Aeneas), Perdita (Like an Old Tale).
Oratorio and motet projects included principal roles in: Mass in c-minor (W.A.Mozart), Requiem in d-minor (W.A.Mozart), Vespreae solennis de confessori (W.A.Mozart), Membra Jesu nostri (Dietrich Buxtehude), Stabat Mater (Giovanni Battista Pergolesi),Messias (G.F.Handel), Gloria in D-major (Antonio Vivaldi), Exultate, Jubilate (W.A.Mozart), Die Sieben Letzte Wörte unseres Erlöser (J.Haydn), Quam Pulchra est (Ivan Lukacic), Cithara Octochorda (Anzelmo Canjuga arr.).
Ms Mamich was the 2014 recipient of the prestigious Christel Larko Scholarship for an outstanding young musician and the Traveling Scholarship from Friends of the School of the Music. In year 2015 she is a recepient of Kornfled Postgraduate Scholarship for Opera singers and Fankhauser Travelling Scholarship.
She participated in master classes given by David Aronson (Vienna State Opera), Anthony Legge (Opera Australia), Prof.Angelika Luz (HKMD Stuttgart) and Pille Lill (Estonian Opera).
Her repertoire includes operatic roles from operas by Puccini, Verdi and Berg including chamber music from 20 th and 21 st century. Her current activites include pedagogical work, performances as a soloist and performances as a part of chamber trio “Arbor Vitae”.
In year 2017 she has been awarded with a prize Transition Award – Endowment of Excellence from Australian National University for her academic and performance achievements. In year 2019 she is a winner of Večernjakova Domovnica as the most successful musician from Croatian diaspora.
Helena’s teaching experience with children and adults, professional and amateur musicians, spans more then 10 years, having taught singing, music theory and piano in Croatia, Canada, Germany and Australia. Her singing lessons cover fundamental technique, a mix of traditional and modern vocal exercises and songs that the singer wants to learn. She encourages diversity of genre and being open to learning all styles. Auditions preparations are offered, as well as beginner to intermediate piano and theory lessons. Individual lessons available for children and adults with special needs, in a lovely relaxing and friendly environment. Helena teaches in English, German and Croatian.
Students are guided through (as required):
- vocal anatomy and function
- appoggio
- warming up excercises
- sight-reading
- aural training
- overcoming stage fright
- developing stage presence
- connecting with an audience
- diction
- piano lessons
Ms Mamich is available to conduct workshops, masterclasses and Skype sessions for professional singers.
VOCAL COACHING – Ms Mamich offers one-off or short-term coaching (subject to availability) for serious/professional singers who are;
- preparing for an audition
- preparing for a competition
- preparing for exams
- overcoming a technical issue
- recording artists seeking in-studio coaching/support
- language coaching
Group Seminars & Masterclasses
- Full day or half day sessions
- Vocal Anatomy & Physiology
- Breathing, Support, & Alignment
- Performance Practice Masterclass