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Michelle Areyzaga serves as an Instructor of Applied Voice in the Department of Music and Dance at Northeastern Illinois University's College of Arts and Sciences. An acclaimed American soprano, she maintains an active international performance career spanning opera, orchestral, and chamber music engagements across the United States and Europe.
Her educational foundation includes a B.A. in Vocal Performance with honors from Roosevelt University. She further honed her craft through prestigious programs including Ravinia’s Steans Institute for Young Artists, OperaWorks Summer intensive Program in Los Angeles, and Chicago Opera Theater’s Debit Artist Series.
Areyzaga specializes in Vocal Performance with particular expertise in Opera, Art Song, and Leonard Bernstein interpretation. Her Bernstein-focused work includes six years touring Bernstein on Broadway with Jamie Bernstein and performances with major orchestras for the composer's centennial celebrations. She actively premieres new American compositions and maintains a robust presence in chamber music collaborations.
Her distinguished honors include:
- Artist of the Year by Pioneer Press
- Julian Autrey Song Foundation award
- Wm. C. Byrd International Young Artist
- Shreveport Opera Singer of the Year
- Marguerite McCammon Vocal Competition
- NATSAA National Finalist ”Outstanding Artist”
- Metropolitan Opera National Council recognition
- Concert Artist Guild membership
- Fall 2020 Musicians Club of Women grant
Represented by Alpha Artists Management, Areyzaga maintains significant artistic collaborations with ensembles like the New York Festival of Song, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and Avalon String Quartet. Her discography features critically acclaimed recordings including Were I With Thee, The Sun Is Love, and Songs from Spoon River, showcasing her versatility across art song and contemporary repertoire.
