“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 [...]
Wynne Delacoma – Chicago Classical Review
“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 [...]
Parterre Box, May 2012
“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 [...]
Judith Malafronte – Opera News
“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”)
Lawrence Johnson – Chicago Classical Review
"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 [...]
Pioneer Local
"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)
John von Rhein – Chicago Tribune
"Of the vocal soloists, the most impressive singing came from the ever-dependable soprano Michelle Areyzaga in a radiant and fluent "Laudamus te," as well as in her "Christe eleison" duet" [...]
Dorothy Andries – Winnetka Sun Times
"Areyzaga has a gleaming voice, expertly pitched and she sang with great heart. Even with the orchestral’s full force behind her, she sailed through, her tone suffused with light." —Dorothy [...]
Dorothy Andries – Pioneer Press
"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 [...]
Bryant Manning – Chicago Classical Review
"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 [...]
