Helen Ostafew

COMPOSER •  SINGER • PIANIST •  VOCAL COACH •  CONDUCTOR

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COMPOSER •  SOPRANO • PIANIST •  VOCAL COACH •  CONDUCTOR

 '‘Helen Ostafew’s Requiem for Humanity is a beautifully haunting piece of music that has had a very positive response from listeners of both Radio 3 Breakfast and In Tune"                                                                                                        BBC Radio 3 Producer Martin Webb - 2019
‘Helen Ostafew’s Requiem for Humanity is a beautifully haunting piece of music that has had a very positive response from listeners of both Radio 3 Breakfast and In Tune’                                                                            BBC Radio 3 Producer Martin Webb - 2019
‘Helen Ostafew’s Requiem for Humanity is a beautifully haunting piece of music that has had a very positive response from listeners of both Radio 3 Breakfast and In Tune’                                                                        BBC Radio 3 Producer Martin Webb - 2019
Purbeck Arts Choir
St Mary's Church, Swanage - 25th Nov 2023

I am delighted that three movements from my Requiem for Humanity will be performed as part of this inspiring programme. Nestled amongst great composers like Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel and Cecilia McDowall, this evening will connect us across time and space through the universal language of melody and emotion. 

This concert will feature the captivating mezzo-soprano vocals of Grace Loveless, all under the skillful baton of conductor David Fawcett.





FEATURED WORK

FEATURED WORK

FEATURED WORK


REQUIEM FOR HUMANITY

SHEET MUSIC

SATB div choral mass with soprano, alto and baritone solos. 40 minutes, 11 movements and set for piano and strings or piano/organ. Exploring the themes of life and death with texts from many religions and inspirational leaders/poets.

AVE MARIA - SSATB

SHEET MUSIC

6 minute, SSATB div a cappella work. Released on a Sony Classical album "Peaceful Choir" with the World Choir for Peace.

TWILIGHT

LISTEN

My latest piano album, released on the Summer Solstice 2025. With 16 pieces, inspired by the transitions of nature.

Sheet music coming soon.

ENDYMION - SATB div

SHEET MUSIC

SATB div work about Diana the Moon Goddess who wathces Endymion whilst he sleeps.

REQUIEM FOR HUMANITY

SATB div choral mass with soprano, alto and baritone solos. 40 minutes, 11 movements and set for piano and strings or piano/organ. Exploring the themes of life and death with texts from many religions and inspirational leaders/poets.

BUY SHEET MUSIC

AVE MARIA - SSATB

6 minute, SSATB div a cappella work. Released on a Sony Classical album "Peaceful Choir" with the World Choir for Peace.

BUY SHEET MUSIC

TWILIGHT

My latest piano album, released on the Summer Solstice 2025. With 16 pieces, inspired by the transitions of nature.

Sheet music coming soon.

LISTEN TO TWILIGHT

ENDYMION - SATB div

SATB div work about Diana the Moon Goddess who wathces Endymion whilst he sleeps.

BUY SHEET MUSIC

REQUIEM FOR HUMANITY

BUY SHEET MUSIC

SATB div choral mass with soprano, alto and baritone solos. 40 minutes, 11 movements and set for piano and strings or piano/organ. Exploring the themes of life and death with texts from many religions and inspirational leaders/poets.

AVE MARIA - SSATB

BUY SHEET MUSIC

6 minute, SSATB div a cappella work. Released on a Sony Classical album "Peaceful Choir" with the World Choir for Peace.

TWILIGHT

LISTEN TO TWILIGHT

My latest piano album, released on the Summer Solstice 2025. With 16 pieces, inspired by the transitions of nature.

Sheet music coming soon.

ENDYMION - SATB div

BUY SHEET MUSIC

SATB div work about Diana the Moon Goddess who wathces Endymion whilst he sleeps.

SHEET MUSIC

Many works are available via Fieldgate Music both as printed scores and digital scores.  "Infinity" has beautiful lyrics from William Blake and is set for SATB and piano. 

 "I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud" has words from William Wandsworth and is set for SATB div and piano or harp.

SHEET MUSIC

SHEET MUSIC

Many works are available via Fieldgate Music both as printed scores and digital scores.  "Infinity" has beautiful lyrics from William Blake and is set for SATB and piano. 

"I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud" has words from William Wandsworth and is set for SATB div and piano or harp.

SHEET MUSIC

SHEET MUSIC

Many works are available via Fieldgate Music both as printed scores and digital scores.  "Infinity" has beautiful lyrics from William Blake and is set for SATB and piano.   "I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud" has words from William Wandsworth and is set for SATB div and piano or harp.

SHEET MUSIC
"One can confidently place Helen Ostafew’s work alongside those of the popular contemporary English Choral works of John Tavener and John Rutter.”                                                                                                                 Jörg Leune, Grafschafter Nachrichten
"One can confidently place Helen Ostafew’s work alongside those of the popular contemporary English Choral works of John Tavener and John Rutter.” 
— Jörg Leune, Grafschafter Nachrichten 
"One can confidently place Helen Ostafew’s work alongside those of the popular contemporary English Choral works of John Tavener and John Rutter.”
Jörg Leune, Grafschafter Nachrichten