Michelle Siemens

Michelle Siemens is a dramatic mezzo-soprano and academic professional based in the New York Metro Area. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor of Voice and Arts Administration at Wagner College, she combines her performance expertise with educational leadership.

Her performance career highlights include roles such as Der Komponist in Ariadne auf Naxos, Ines in Il Trovatore, and Daughter of Akhnaten in Akhnaten at Los Angeles Opera. A graduate of the University of Toronto (BMus) and Manhattan School of Music (MMus), she has performed with prestigious companies like Central City Opera, Opera on the Avalon, and Los Angeles Opera.

Recognized for her vocal prowess, Ms. Siemens has earned accolades including the Classical Singer Fall Competition's Classical Emerging Professional Category win (2020) and victories in Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.

• Performance Specializations: Opera, Classical Voice, Mezzo-Soprano Repertoire
• Notable Roles: Der Komponist (Ariadne auf Naxos), Ines (Il Trovatore), Daughter of Akhnaten (Akhnaten)
• Major Collaborations: Matthew Aucoin (Artist-in-Residence, Los Angeles Opera)