Biography
Praised for her dramatic soprano and beautiful voice (Del Mar Times), soprano Michelle Świderska Law has been delivering performances of extreme vulnerability that are consistently excellent (San Diego Reader) and powerful and floating in all the right places (North West End UK). She has a natural affinity for the Germanic repertoire of Wagner & Strauss, as well as being an ardent performer and advocate of Czech, Russian, & Polish repertoire.
Previously performed roles include the title role in Die lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow), Gertrud in Hänsel und Gretel, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Contessa in Le Nozze di Figaro, Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte, and Mimì in La bohème. Partial roles include Elsa in Lohengrin, the title role in Tosca, Tatiana in Eugene Onegin, Ellen in Peter Grimes, and Lady Billows in Albert Herring.
Michelle recently completed her postgraduate studies at the Royal Northern College of Music's world-renowned School of Vocal Studies and Opera in Manchester, England. She is also an alumna of the San Diego Opera's Apprentice Artists program.
"A truly moving performance... Her Ave Maria from Verdi’s Otello was performed with a stillness that showed the extreme vulnerability of the character and her voice was powerful and floating in all the right places."
- North West End UK
In 2019, Michelle gave the world premiere of Three Blake Songs by composer Nicolas Reveles, which were written for her by the composer. She is an accomplished recitalist and is passionate about presenting both art song and opera to as wide an audience as possible. In 2022, she created recital series Mosaic: An Exploration of Color in Music, which explores the vibrant palette of colors and textures used in classical music as experienced by synesthetes.
Michelle holds a Master of Music in Voice from the Royal Northern College of Music and a B.A. in Music from Point Loma Nazarene University. She is a student of Darrell Babidge.
Fun Facts
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Born & raised in San Diego, California
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Lived in L.A., Chicago, Northern England, and of course, San Diego
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Started doing theater at the age of eight
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Collector of wine & whiskies
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Amateur folklorist
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Lifelong equestrian
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Any day at the beach is a good day
