A new production of Walton's The Bear was coupled with two premieres, Bare (music by Philip Ashworth) and Red as Blood (music by Joel Rust). The triple bill was given the title The Bear Goes Walkabout. It featured a group of talented young British operatic performers, playing as Helios Chamber Opera, accompanied by the Melos Sinfonia.
Other cast members included Helen Stanley, David Fearn and Henry Neil.
The Scottish mezzo Helen Stanley also sang the role of Popova as a student in Cardiff and at the Walton Estate on Ischia.
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