“The featured work on the program was the great ninth symphony by Beethoven. Michelle Trovato joined the ensemble as soprano soloist and was also an emergency replacement for the scheduled soprano, who was ill. She joined mezzo-soprano Teresa Buchholz, tenor Christopher Pfund, and baritone Daniel Cilli for a program that gathered force and intensity as it proceeded and culminated in a thrilling conclusion.”

“I did listen to this work a second time, not only for the beautiful music and orchestrations, but for the superb singing by baritone Ian Greenlaw and soprano Michelle Trovato. Each of the singers evinces rich and warm tone, and supple phrasing of these essentially lyrical texts.”

“Michelle Trovato is on her way to becoming internationally known for her magnificent voice and wonderful acting.”

“Michelle Trovato, the powerful and moving soprano, returned to the aria of “Louise”…”

“Italian American soprano Michelle Trovato…has been causing quite a stir in the world of opera. Her silken singing of “Depuis le jour” from Charpentier’s Louise made one feel the yearnings of this young Parisian girl who wants to be free from the mundane. Her voice has both lyric sweetness and a grand “heft” when needed. Ms. Trovato was truly in her element in “O luce di quest’ anima” from Donizetti’s Linda di Chamounix which she sang with whirlwind dexterity and power. It was almost tornadic with its thrills and trills!”

“Most remarkable was Michelle Trovato’s Gilda”

“Michelle Trovato, however, sang beautifully as Zerline. Her well-rounded, creamy soprano was especially effective in her Act 2 airs, including the delectable “Oui, c’est demain,”….her singing handsomely carried the day”

“Trovato proffered a polished, fully professional performance of this aria- and of all the rest of her assignment…. Trovato is truly a singer with promise, someone to keep an eye on.”

“From the moment Ms. Trovato opens her mouth, the audience is in for a treat of epic proportions because her sparkling coloratura voice handles the skips and leaps in the music like an Olympic gymnast effortlessly completing a routine.”

“The true star of the evening, however, was Michelle Trovato. The lovely Miss Trovato sang with passion, intelligence, commitment, and most importantly, a beautiful, rich, even tone. She convincingly portrayed the wronged queen’s many emotions, from conflicted fear and joy….to the obligatory near-mad scene finale. Speaking of that finale, I’ve never enjoyed not breathing more! From “Piangete voi?” to the final chords of “Coppia iniqua!”, Miss Trovato held the entire room in her sway. Rarely does your reporter leap to his feat and shout “Brava!”…but in this case his emotions got the better of him!”

“Soprano Michelle Trovato was a bundle of energy and vocal thrills as Norina. Unlike her male cast-mates, she had no trouble singing over the orchestra. As the duplicitous young widow whose sham marriage to Pasquale drives the opera’s plot, Trovato delivered a balanced comic performance, handling each of the role’s many facets with a diamond-sharp delivery and a voice capable of handling the most agile of passages.”

“Michelle Trovato, whose lush soprano is already turning heads at the Met [National Council Auditions], Seattle Opera, and Les Azuriales.”

“Coloratura soprano Michelle Trovato sang an exciting “Regnava nel silencio” from Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. Ms. Trovato deftly and adroitly banished all vocal obstacles with ease and gave us hope that Lucia was in good hands (throat) for the future where she will surely shine among the luminaries.”

“Michelle Trovato’s Helena was spot-on and engaging from the start; she was consistently the most animated and interesting of the main characters.”