Acclaim

• Donna Anna, Don Giovanni– “Soprano Michele Sexton made a strong Donna Anna. Sexton’s big, flexible voice has a shining tone that adds ring to Anna’s demanding arias.” – Courier- Post, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
• Donna Anna, Don Giovanni – “Based on the performances here, a couple of these artists are fully capable of performing with any major ensemble…Soprano Michele Sexton as Donna Anna has several years of experience and a beautiful voice: a pretty lyric. This artist was worth discovering. Keep her name in mind, as you will be hearing it again as her career develops.” – Asbury Park Press, New Jersey
• Donna Anna, Don Giovanni – “The three key sopranos are all accomplished singers and actors. Michele Sexton makes Donna Anna more determined than mournful and has the high notes to do it.” – The Princeton Times, New Jersey
• Beggar Woman, Sweeney Todd – “Michele Sexton is comical and touching as the beggar woman. Sexton has a magnificent voice, and her portrayal of the mad woman is a reminder of the injustice that exists in the world.” – The Morning Call- Lehigh Valley’s Newspaper, PA
• Violetta, La Traviata – “A strong top register served her well as Violetta and she managed the optional high E-flat at the end of “Sempre libera”…her act IV “Addio del passato” proved affecting.”– The Berkshire Eagle, Massachusetts
• Countess, Le Nozze di Figaro – “Michele Sexton sings well and looks lovely as the regal Countess. You don’t often get her pleasing combination of beautiful sound and form.” – The Springfield News-Leader, Springfield, Missouri
• Rosalinda, Die Fledermaus – “I was particularly impressed with soprano Michele Sexton, Michele is obviously visually appealing, her voice was even more mesmerizing, and definitely stirring.”– Elkader Times, Iowa
• Mabel, Pirates of Penzance – “Among the many standout performances was the one turned in by Michele Sexton, who lights up the stage as the sweet and innocent Mabel.” – Asbury Park Press, New Jersey
• Mabel, Pirates of Penzance – “As the general’s most beautiful daughter Mabel, Michele Sexton managed one of the most difficult female scores ever written. Her lovely, flowing voice never lost control of the music as she fluttered up and down the scales. She was tremendous.” – The Herald, New Jersey
• Fiona, Brigadoon – “Michele Sexton is a beautiful young woman with a glorious voice of light and dark shadings as the lass from Brigadoon.” – The Leader, New Jersey
• Laurey, Oklahoma – “Ms. Sexton portrays Laurey with a combination of spunk and softness. Her voice is the production’s biggest asset…The pairing of her and Curly results in outstanding duets possessing strong voices and sparks fly when they sing ‘People Will Say We’re In Love’.” – Asbury Park Press, New Jersey
• “As a stage director who has collaborated with Ms. Sexton on several productions, I attest to her stunning talent and intellect. She is blessed with an effective stage presence and a deep personal commitment to every character she portrays. This continues to the voice, which is beautiful, affecting, and powerful. Her talent leaves an audience exhilarated.” – Jay Jackson, stage director: Houston Grand Opera; Springfield Regional Opera; New York City Opera
• “Ms. Sexton has a substantial voice with a womanly timbre that easily spans over two octaves and projects clearly and comfortably over and orchestras. She is extremely musical, intelligent, disciplined, and is well liked by her peers. She is adroit in stagecraft and has an ingenuous presence. She is expressive and has an excellent command of languages. In addition to these considerable gifts, she is also extraordinarily beautiful.” – Carroll Freeman, stage director, Des Moines Metro Opera; Opera in the Ozarks
• “Ms. Sexton possesses a beautiful, refined and instantly recognizable voice. Her natural instincts never fail her in finding the right balance between vocal beauty and dramatic commitment. She is endowed with an excellent ear for the inner rhythm of languages. Michele has established a reputation for herself as a dedicated performer and a great colleague. She is a joy to work with.” – Eric Trudel, conductor, Pacific Opera Company, Yale University School of Music