FEDERICO DE MICHELIS

Federico De Michelis is a vocalist celebrated for his velvety, resonant sound and an onstage presence that blends magnetic warmth with the finesse of a world-class storyteller. After more than a decade performing on some of the most prestigious opera stages across the globe, from the Metropolitan Opera to the Dutch National Opera and the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Federico brings to jazz a rare combination of technical mastery, emotional depth, and an intimate connection to text that has defined his lifelong dedication to the art of singing.

Praised by Opera News as a “singer with a deep-voiced authority,” Federico’s voice lends itself effortlessly to the jazz idiom, the Great American Songbook, Latin American boleros, and contemporary songwriters. His phrasing—shaped by years of immersing himself in character, poetry, and musical nuance—creates performances where lyricism meets improvisational freedom, and where every song becomes a story lived in real time.

Federico’s career has included debuts at the major international venues across Europe and the Americas. His artistic versatility has placed him in wide demand not only for opera, but for symphonic, chamber, and cross-genre collaborations, including works created specifically for his voice.

Born in Buenos Aires and based in Houston, he is also the founder and artistic director of The New Song Project, which commissions new song cycles from emerging composers and writers. A published poet (Texas Poetry Anthology, 2025) and composer with a deep love for Latin American traditions, jazz harmony, and folk storytelling, Federico’s work reflects a lifelong devotion to exploring the full expressive range of the human voice.

Today, Federico stands at the intersection of classical refinement and jazz expression.

A singer whose sound is unmistakably his own, and whose artistry continues to evolve with every stage, every audience, and every story he tells.