Heulen Cynfal

Originally from North Wales, Heulen is a classically trained soprano now based in Melbourne. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London (BMus and MA Voice under Lillian Watson), she also trained at the prestigious Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester from the age of 16. She is currently continuing her vocal development under the guidance of mezzo-soprano Roxane Hislop.

Heulen’s operatic roles include performances with Opera Cymru and British Youth Opera. Her solo work has seen her perform in concerts across the UK, US, and Canada, and more recently across Melbourne, where she has sung with the Melbourne Welsh Male Choir at venues including St Paul’s Cathedral and MLC Kew.

A winner of the prestigious David Ellis Blue Riband at the 2023 National Eisteddfod of Wales, Heulen has also been a finalist in the Bryn Terfel and W. Towyn Roberts Scholarships, and has participated in masterclasses with artists such as Rebecca Evans and Simon Lepper.