Michael Roche

In recent months, Michael Roche has gone from stride to stride in his young career, with his voice having “a delicious richness and resonance, bringing warmth, authority and humanity to [Rodolfo, Hampstead Garden Opera, 2026]” (Hannah Bothelton, thespyinthestalls.com). Another review states that “Michael Roche lends a deep, refined baritone to the role of Colline [Diva Opera UK, 2026]” (Pierre Géraudie, Olyrix).

A recent review described… “Michael Roche, in Apollon then Tityé, imposes his authority with a full-bodied timbre and noble assurance, especially in N’est-il plus de sublime séjour, whose controlled vocalizations echo a lost world - that of light.” (Pedro Medeiros, baroquiades.com)

 

Upcoming

Michael is currently performing the role of Rodolfo for Hampstead Garden Opera’s production of La Sonnambula, and will perform the roles of Speaker/2nd Armoured Man in Diva Opera UK’s upcoming tour of The Magic Flute.

With a background of both singing and trombone, Michael makes for an experienced teacher of numerous specialties