Cabaret Reviews

“Liora Michelle is, indeed, a soprano, a true opera-singing soprano with one of the loveliest instruments likely to be found in a cabaret room these days.“

—Stephen Mosher, Broadway World

“She is unquestionably a welcome addition to the art form of cabaret.”

—Bart Greenberg, Cabaret Scenes

Opera Reviews

“...quintessential Puccini soprano Liora Michelle…our collective hearts were moved...”

—Palm Beach Society

“[As Mimì]…intelligent, moving characterization.”

—New York Times

“[As Mimì] Michelle’s creamy voice had a vulnerability that was endearing...just wouldn’t let go of our collective hearts... touched us all with its poignant and soulful quality. Her death scene...was in a sense, everything opera is about."

—Brooklyn Daily Eagle 

“Liora Michelle triumphed in the title role (Giovanna d’Arco), her sumptuous soprano soared and she negotiated the difficult tessitura of the ‘Sempre all' alba ed alla sera’ with flexibility and flair. Many of her dramatic arias evoked the terrain of the future Verdi and made one wish to see and hear more of this young, gifted and attractive artist who recently was a memorable Leonora in Il Trovatore with the NYGO in Central Park. Whether singing with power or sweetness she was secure in her technique. The future looks bright for Ms. Michelle and this audience responded with cheers and bravas. Her exquisite trills, pianissimi and fiery bursts of passion still echo in memory.”

—The Italian Voice

“Liora Michelle, as Imogene [Il Pirata]…sang the long lines of the cavatina, ‘Lo sognai ferito, esangue,’…in a soprano of purity and agility, and appended to it the highly ornamented cabaletta ‘Sventurata, anch’io deliro.’ Michelle brought the opera to a close with a the final cavatina, ‘Col sorriso d’innocenza,’ of pathos, and cabaletta, ‘Oh, Sole! ti vela di tenebre oscure,’ of intensity.”

—qonstage.com

“Ms. Michelle was a lovely Leonora with a captivating stage presence….most pleasing soprano voice with agility and style. Her singing ‘D' amor sull'ali rosee’…found her voice in full bloom and the ‘Miserere’…was sung with passion. Ms. Michelle’s death notes at the finale floated beautifully…. Michelle garnered generous applause from a most appreciative audience.”

—The Italian Voice

“Liora Michelle in the part of Leonora…sang expressively...”

—The New York Times

“Liora Michelle as Micaëla is a new face to watch.  She has a heavenly sense of phrasing and timing.”

—The Herald Sun

“The best of the evening is Liora Michelle…musically elegant, impish, sensual and elusive.”

—The Age

“The other happy vocal surprise was Liora Michelle…a bright, true, attractive voice that absolutely
reflected the French origins of the character.”

—The Australian

“Liora Michelle gave a performance of the most beautiful Verdian arias…[she] touched the audience’s heart with the intensity of her performance and the extraordinary quality of her talent.”

—Il Globo

“…La Bohème, dove la protaganista Mimì era interpretata stupendamente dal soprano Liora Michelle.”

—La Fiamma

“Ms. Michelle’s wonderful voice and dramatic presentation were inspiring.”

—The International Rachmaninoff Society