Michele Crider

Univ.-Prof. Michèle Crider is a renowned soprano specializing in Italian opera repertoire, particularly Verdi roles. She has held a professorship in Voice at the Department of Vocal Studies, Mozarteum University since 2012, concurrently overseeing the Pre-College program. Her academic affiliations include the School of Music & Art Education (SOMA).

Education: DMA from University of Iowa, advanced studies at Zurich Opera House Studio. Achievements include Metropolitan Opera Auditions victories, Geneva Competition first prize, and Pavarotti Competition finalist placement.

Repertoire focuses on Verdi heroines (Leonora, Amelia, Elvira) and signature roles like Aida, Tosca, Norma, and Santuzza. She has performed at major institutions including Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, and with orchestras like Vienna Philharmonic under conductors Riccardo Muti and Daniel Barenboim.

Awards highlight her artistry: Geneva Competition victory enabled her Il Trovatore debut, while Grand Prix cemented international acclaim. Active in concert performances at Salzburg Festival, Carnegie Hall, and Musikverein.