Category: Reviews

“The soprano soloist, Michelle Areyzaga, blossomed from the choral sound organically and beautifully.” —Tim Christiansen – The Chicago Classical Review, May 18, 2013 (Soloist with Lake Forest Symphony)

“Michelle Areyzaga demonstrated an appealing, expressive soprano in Berg’s ‘Seven Early Songs’….” —Vivien Schweitzer – The New York Times, March 12, 2013 (Soloist with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center)

“Despite a predicted ice storm, her fans filled the audience…. The highly popular singer presented three sets of songs, two in Spanish — ‘Tres Poemas de Gabriela Mistral’ by Wayland [...]

“Areyzaga caressed the lulling lines of text, creating a calm yet vivid portrait of a summer evening. She sang with a light yet clear-toned voice, completely avoiding an annoying or [...]

“Areyzaga’s rendition of ‘Glitter and Be Gay’ was easily the highlight of the set. Her sense of comic irony brought laughter as she pulled baubles from her bosom, and her [...]

“Without undue histrionics, Areyzaga drew us into her songs like a gifted storyteller. In pairs of songs by Duparc and Chausson, she explored various layers of melancholy. A sense of [...]

“Michelle Areyzaga held her own as the queen’s confidante, whose arias might have gone unnoticed were Areyzaga not making vocal points.” —Parterre Box, May 2012 (As Ismene in New York City [...]

“Smaller roles were strongly cast, especially soprano Michelle Areyzaga’s warmly lyrical Ismene.” —Judith Malafronte – Opera News, May 2012 (As Ismene in New York City Opera’s “Orpheus”)

"Michelle Areyzaga's bright soprano soared over the forces thrillingly in the dramatic moments . . . There were some bright spots like the majestic opening Kyrie and Areyzaga's sweetly sung [...]

"The area's reigning soprano, Michelle Areyzaga...." —Pioneer Local, Choral Society treats 'burbs to Bach's B minor", June 9, 2011 (Soloist with North Shore Choral Society)