Michiel René was one of the ten candidates competing for the main prize, a personal study programme at The Dutch Nationale Opera. Michiel René sang in the semi-finals!
Michiel René sang “O Sole Mio” in the seventh episode of ARIA.
Michiel René sang “Non Ti Scordar Di Me” in the sixth episode of ARIA.
“Having a generous tenor voice, is comparable to parking a large truck, you must use it with subtlety. Your voice could potentially become such a large vehicle, while now it still is a delivery van.”
Tania Kross (jury ARIA)
Michiel René sang “Ich bin die erste Sängerin” from Mozart’s opera Der Schauspieldirektor in the sixth episode of ARIA.
Michiel René sang “O Soave Fanciulla” from Puccini’s opera La Bohème in the fifth episode of ARIA.
Michiel René sang “Una Furtiva Lagrima” from Donizetti’s opera L’Elisir d’Amore in the third episode of ARIA.
Michiel René sang “E Lucevan Le Stelle” from Puccini’s opera Tosca in the first episode of ARIA.