Internationally acclaimed for his radiant, flexible voice and bold creative range, singer and performer Michael Taylor is equally at home in early music, contemporary opera, experimental theatre, and multimedia performance. Based in Berlin, Michael has performed leading roles across Europe and North America in opera houses, concert halls, and avant-garde productions—from opera and theatre to new music and experimental sound art. Critics have praised his “great virtuosity,” “vocal radiance” and compelling stage presence, noting his ability to bring vivid character and emotional depth to every role. He has collaborated with ensembles and composers working at the intersection of voice, electronics, and theatre, championing work that expands the expressive possibilities of the human voice. Michael’s versatility extends into recorded work and interdisciplinary projects, with recent performances and releases that explore the edge of operatic technique and narrative expression. His creativity, adaptive vocal technique, and experience in both structured and improvisatory settings make him an ideal fit for roles requiring dynamic storytelling, nuanced vocal color, and a bold interpretive imagination. With experience in self-produced recording projects, Michael has access to professional recording equipment, studio space and has extensive knowledge of DAWs and audio processing.

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Internationally acclaimed for his radiant, flexible voice and bold creative range, singer and performer Michael Taylor is equally at home in early music, contemporary opera, experimental theatre, and multimedia performance. Based in Berlin, Michael has performed leading roles across Europe and North America in opera houses, concert halls, and avant-garde productions—from opera and theatre to new music and experimental sound art. Critics have praised his “great virtuosity,” “vocal radiance” and compelling stage presence, noting his ability to bring vivid character and emotional depth to every role. He has collaborated with ensembles and composers working at the intersection of voice, electronics, and theatre, championing work that expands the expressive possibilities of the human voice. Michael’s versatility extends into recorded work and interdisciplinary projects, with recent performances and releases that explore the edge of operatic technique and narrative expression. His creativity, adaptive vocal technique, and experience in both structured and improvisatory settings make him an ideal fit for roles requiring dynamic storytelling, nuanced vocal color, and a bold interpretive imagination. With experience in self-produced recording projects, Michael has access to professional recording equipment, studio space and has extensive knowledge of DAWs and audio processing.

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Internationally acclaimed for his radiant, flexible voice and bold creative range, singer and performer Michael Taylor is equally at home in early music, contemporary opera, experimental theatre, and multimedia performance. Based in Berlin, Michael has performed leading roles across Europe and North America in opera houses, concert halls, and avant-garde productions—from opera and theatre to new music and experimental sound art. Critics have praised his “great virtuosity,” “vocal radiance” and compelling stage presence, noting his ability to bring vivid character and emotional depth to every role. He has collaborated with ensembles and composers working at the intersection of voice, electronics, and theatre, championing work that expands the expressive possibilities of the human voice.

Michael’s versatility extends into recorded work and interdisciplinary projects, with recent performances and releases that explore the edge of operatic technique and narrative expression. His creativity, adaptive vocal technique, and experience in both structured and improvisatory settings make him an ideal fit for roles requiring dynamic storytelling, nuanced vocal color, and a bold interpretive imagination.

With experience in self-produced recording projects, Michael has access to professional recording equipment, studio space and has extensive knowledge of DAWs and audio processing.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Musician and Actor at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
Conception, planning, organization and presentation of original concert programs and multidisciplinary performances; funded projects by Berliner Senat, Musikfonds, Musikrat, Fonds Darstellender Künste, and the Canada Council for the Arts. Extensive experience in live performance and studio productions, spanning experimental theatre, opera, audio plays and recorded music. Guest appearances at Staatsoper Hamburg, Kiev State Opera, Oper Halle, Theater Münster, Opera Atelier Toronto, Norfolk Opera, Opera Settecento London, Birmingham Opera, Opera Lucerne; involvement in creating and performing new stage works by Sara Glojnaric, Ole Hübner, Johannes Kreidler, Adrian Laugsch, Oxana Omelchuk and Gordon Kampe.
Co-Managing Director at OpusXX GbR
January 1, 2018 - Present
Project Manager for the OpusXX Generator, a digital repertoire assistant designed to help individuals and institutions find relevant repertoire by women composers (funded by LiveMX, co-funded by the European Union); involved in conception, planning, financial management, hiring of personnel, marketing and publicity. Production support for live performances highlighting works by women composers.
Deputy Chairperson / Ensemble Member at Phønix16 eV
January 1, 2016 - Present
Production assistance for live performances at major music festivals including MaerzMusik, Voices Festival, Heroines of Sound, Festival AchtBrücken; responsible for scheduling, invoicing, bookkeeping and communication with festival directors and ensemble; collaborated with composers such as Olga Neuwirth, Ashley Fure, Hasan Khan, Maxim Kolomiiets and Jacob Ullmann to develop new works.

Education

MSc RE Investment & Finance at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
BSc Physics & Neuroscience at McGill University, Montreal, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Abitur at St. Michael’s Choir School, Toronto, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
McConnell Scholarship Holder at McGill University
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
NSERC Grant Holder at McGill University
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

Qualifications

RICS Accreditation
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Governor General’s Medal
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Ontario Scholar
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
Certificat de Français Intensif
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
McConnell Scholarship Holder
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
NSERC Grant Holder
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education