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Star studded cast of Wagner in the Gran Teatre del Liceu

Die Walküre by Wagner in the Gran Teatre del Liceu Barcelona. This was a monumental performance with Placido Domingo singing his final Tenor role and a star cast. Here is the link to the full performance recorded live in the 2,292 auditorium. Michelle started The Ride of the Valkyries in the role of Gerhilde - Start time 2:32.38


The Beautiful Prilepa in The Queen of Spades by Strauss

Michelle’s performance in the title role of Verdi’s opera Aida marked a significant milestone in her career. In the iconic aria “Ritorna vincitor,” Aida must sustain the dramatic momentum of the entire scene, revealing her inner turmoil as she is torn between loyalty to her homeland and love for her enemy. Through this demanding role, Michelle demonstrated both vocal mastery and profound emotional depth, driving the narrative forward with every phrase. Her entranced is at 1.00 min.

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Major opera role for Terrassa Opera

Michelle’s performance in the title role of Verdi’s opera Aida marked a significant milestone in her career. In the iconic aria “Ritorna vincitor,” Aida must sustain the dramatic momentum of the entire scene, revealing her inner turmoil as she is torn between loyalty to her homeland and love for her enemy. Through this demanding role, Michelle demonstrated both vocal mastery and profound emotional depth, driving the narrative forward with every phrase.

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Title role of Carmen for Terrassa

Michelle was the protagonist of Bizet’s Carmen for the Opera of Terrassa. She was requested to also sing the role in the Palau del La Musica Catalana for Carmen production of NovAria 2016 and 2017

A theatrical stage scene with multiple actors in 18th-century costumes, engaged in a dramatic confrontation or dialogue.

Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni for
Opera of Oviedo, Spain

Wonderful, traditional production of Don Giovanni with the Opera of Oviedo. Michelle sung the role of Elvira the abandoned partner of Don Giovanni. 2009

Orchestra performing on stage with conductor and soloist woman in a bright red dress.

Michelle Francis Cook sings Trovatore in Italy

For the Opera theatre of Jesi, Italy, Michelle was guest soprano together with Tenor Francesco Anile and Baritone Julian Kim, conducted with orchestra by Roberto Polastri. 2011