Michael Walker

Countertenor Michael Walker is widely praised for his "luminous tone, weighted with pathos" (Upstage), making his mark as a versatile performer of oratorios and recitals both in the United States and abroad. His expertise shines in historically informed performances spanning from the Early Renaissance to the Late Baroque eras. Michael has been featured as a soloist with esteemed ensembles such as Alchymy Viols, Mon Choeur, Echoing Air, Concentus, and the Bloomington Bach Cantata Project. His impressive repertoire includes notable appearances as the alto soloist in G. F. Handel’s Messiah with the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra and the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra, J. S. Bach’s Magnificat with the Marquette Choral Society, and Giovanni Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater at the AIMS International Music School in the United Kingdom.

Michael is deeply committed to broadening the horizons of Western musical canon and historical performance practices. While he excels in interpreting art songs and contemporary works, he has also showcased his talent as a recitalist. Some of his captivating art song programs include "Deep River: American Spirituals My Mother Taught Me" with Alchymy Viols, "Across the Pond: British Art Songs," "Duet Recital: Romantic Era Joint-Lieder with fortepiano," and "An Evening of Organ and Voice: Sacred Baroque Works." Beyond his performances, Michael actively advocates for early music and classical performing arts. He serves as the vice president of Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra and holds board positions at Early Music America.

Currently, Michael occupies the role of Annual Giving Manager at Central City Opera and serves as a staff singer at St. John’s Cathedral in Denver, Colorado. He is a graduate of the Historical Performance Institute at Indiana University, where he earned a Master of Music in Early Music Performance Practices. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.