Michele Kennedy
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Michele Kennedy | |
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| Born | Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Baroque music, Classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Soprano, opera singer |
| Website | www |
Michele Kennedy is an American operatic soprano specializing in Baroque and contemporary classical music.[1] She has performed as a soloist at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center.[2]
Education
Kennedy earned her Bachelor of Arts and graduated magna cum laude from Yale University, then went on to earn a Master of Music and Arts Policy from New York University.[3] Kennedy is a distinguished alumna of the San Francisco Girls Chorus, and she returned as a guest soloist for their 2017 holiday concert at Davies Symphony Hall,[4] and for their 2026 Spring Gala at Herbst Theatre in the War Memorial Opera House.[5]
Career
Kennedy’s vocal performances have received critical acclaim; the San Francisco Chronicle described her "graceful tonal clarity" as "a wonder to hear" during her performance of Purcell's works.[1] In 2021, performing with the ensemble Les Délices, she was described by the San Francisco Classical Voice as an "excellent and engaging" soprano for her interpretation of Francesca Caccini's La liberazione di Ruggiero.
Kennedy has appeared as a soloist with the San Francisco Symphony, Portland Baroque Orchestra, American Classical Orchestra, Lorelei Ensemble, and Seraphic Fire.[6] In 2024, she performed the roles of Gabriel and Eve in Haydn's The Creation with the Washington Bach Consort.[7] In early 2026, she was a featured soloist with Seraphic Fire under the direction of Jason Max Ferdinand, with the South Florida Classical Review noting her "soulful soprano" voice.[8] Additionally, she collaborated with the Palaver Strings ensemble for a series of recitals in Maine, featuring works that bridge classical and folk traditions.[9]
As a professional ensemble singer, Michele is a regular member of Lorelei Ensemble, Seraphic Fire, and the Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble. She has also performed with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, The Choir of Saint John the Divine, and The Crossing, with whom she sang in the world premiere of Julia Wolfe’s Fire in my mouth with the New York Philharmonic.[3][10][11][12]
In April of 2026, she was featured as a headlining artist in “The Lisette Project: Haitian Creole Music” with Chatham Baroque, and performed in the program “A Song’s Journey from Haiti and Back” at the University of Pennsylvania.[13][14]
In June 2026, Michele returns to Carnegie Hall as a soloist in Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living with the New England Symphonic Ensemble.[15]
Discography
In 2023, Kennedy collaborated with the ensemble AGAVE on the album In Her Hands. Kennedy's interpretations of Florence Price's works have been noted as part of a broader contemporary revival of the composer's repertoire.[16] The recording received critical acclaim, with Early Music America praising her "delicate" rendering of works by Florence Price.[17] The magazine Textura highlighted Kennedy's versatility on the track "Hold On", noting her ability to transition from the sacred cantatas of Antonia Bembo to the songs of Margaret Bonds.[18]
Awards
- First Prize, Berlin International Classical Music Awards (2025)[19]
- National Winner, The American Prize in Voice (Art Song), Women's Division (2023)[17]
- Finalist, Handel Aria Competition (2016)[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Zoladz, Joshua (August 14, 2017). "Young Baroque singers do right by Purcell". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Michele Kennedy Biography". Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Artist Profile: Michele Kennedy". Lorelei Ensemble. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ Richter, Judy (December 13, 2017). "Holiday greetings from the San Francisco Girls Chorus". The Mercury News. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "San Francisco Girls Chorus Performance with Michele Kennedy". sfgirlschorus.org. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Artist Profile: Michele Kennedy". Seraphic Fire. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Haydn's Die Schöpfung (The Creation) 2024". Washington Bach Consort. 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ Budmen, Lawrence (January 19, 2026). "Ferdinand leads Seraphic Fire in joyous evening of spirituals". South Florida Classical Review. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ Routhier, Ray (January 28, 2026). "Palaver String Quartet returns to Meetinghouse Arts in Freeport". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Handel's Messiah Program" (PDF). Trinity Church Wall Street. February 2021. pp. 2, 24. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Michele Kennedy". Folger Shakespeare Library. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
- ↑ "Collaborating Artists". The Crossing. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Jean-Bernard Cerin, Michele Kennedy, Pascale Beaudin & Tiburtina Headline Chatham Baroque's 2025–26 Season". OperaWire. 2026. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
- ↑ "Music Pavilion: Songs' Journey from Haiti and Back". University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
- ↑ "New England Symphonic Ensemble". carnegiehall.org. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Uitti, Jake (March 12, 2026). "Grammy-winner Karen Slack, Michelle Cann celebrate the songs of Florence Price". WHYY. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Lawrence, Mark (January 5, 2023). "Across Continents And Eras, Agave Has It Handled". Early Music America. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "AGAVE: In Her Hands". Textura. January 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Voice Winners 2025". Berlin International Classical Music Awards. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
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