Category: Reviews

"Because of her strong voice and sweet nature, Areyzaga is in demand for performances throughout the country . . . 'Michelle has a very expressive voice,' Walker said, with obvious admiration. 'It comes from her soul.'" —Dorothy Andries - Pioneer Press, January 27, 2011 (Soloist with Evanston Symphony Orchestra)

"To take nothing away from the other three vocalists, Michelle Areyzaga stood out for her magnificently dexterous soprano that projected best in the chapel’s cavernous space." —Bryant Manning - Chicago Classical Review, Nov 6, 2010 (Chicago Master Singers)

"Ravel's Sheherazade, sung by angel-voiced soprano Michelle Areyzaga . . . The soprano for this concert was the lovely favorite Areyzaga, and the intricate weave of words and music fit her glowing voice like a Chanel gown. She is a warm, elegant singer and even at her most powerful moments she maintains a refinement and [...]

"Michelle Areyzaga possesses a pure, attractive soprano with reserves of power, well suited to these atmospheric Ravel settings." —Lawrence Johnson - Chicago Classical Review, Sept 11, 2010 (In Ravel's "Shéhérazade")

"Michelle Areyzaga was impish as Susanna and an absolute delight." —Marty Lash - Door County Advocate, August 2010 (Susanna in Peninsula Music Festival's "Le Nozze di Figaro")

"Michelle Areyzaga offers the finest singing of them all as the trusting Tula." —John von Rhein - The Chicago Tribune, June 7, 2010 (Tula in Chamber Opera Chicago's "Maria La O")

". . . soprano Michelle Areyzaga as Tula also brings immense beauty to her vocalizations." —Dennis Polkow - Newcity Stage, June 8, 2010 (Tula in Chamber Opera Chicago's "Maria La O")

". . . and the evening’s finest singer, pure-voiced soprano Michelle Areyzaga as the sweet and innocent Tula." —Gerald Fisher - Chicago Classical Review, June 7, 2010 (Tula in Chamber Opera Chicago's "Maria La O")

"The ethereal effect of vocal chamber music was particularly enhanced by the solos of concertmaster Thomas Yang, harpist Stephen Hartman and the sweetly soaring soprano of Michelle Areyzaga. The church acoustics were not so resonant as to blur words or their expressive sense." —John von Rhein - The Chicago Tribune, May 24, 2010 (Soloist with [...]

"A find. Michelle Areyzaga stands out as a singer who reaches out to a listener without resorting to hokey vocal clichés." —S.G.S. - Classical CD Review - May 2010 (CD "Songs from Spoon River")