Born in London, Helen Karikari began her opera training under the direction of Floral Opera, a Royal Opera House educational programme.

Initially trained as a mezzo-soprano, full roles as a mezzo include Orlosfsky (Die Fledermaus), Amahl (Amahl and The Night Visitors), Sorceress (Dido and Aeneas). Helen has also performed mezzo roles in extensive scenes from many operas including Carmen (Carmen), Despina (Cosi Fan Tutte), Servillia (La Clemenza di Tito), Dorabella (Cosi Fan Tutte), Cherubino (The Marriage of Figaro), 2nd spirit (Die Zauberflöte) and Hermia (A Midsummer Nights Dream).

Helen has performed with Hampstead Garden Opera, City Opera, Opera Workout, Operafesta and BBCM (Bela Bartok Centre of Musicianship). She has sung at many recitals, corporate events, weddings and memorials in the UK, Japan and Chile.

Later this year she will sing in recitals in the UK and the US.

Helen Karikari studies with Jacqueline Bremer and coaches with Alex Ingram.