Michelle Farrah

Michelle Farah is a highly accomplished oboist, known for her exceptional contribution to the world of classical and contemporary music. Based in New York City, Michelle has established herself as a sought-after orchestral performer, a versatile chamber musician, and a Grammy-winning recording artist.

She has graced prestigious stages and performed with world-renowned ensembles, including the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Santa Fe Opera, the American Ballet Theatre, the New Jersey Symphony, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, The Knights, A Far Cry, Talea Ensemble, Alarm Will Sound, and the International Contemporary Ensemble. Her performances have garnered acclaim from critics and audiences alike, with the New York Times lauding her playing as “uniformly excellent.”

In addition to her career as a performer, Michelle has also taken on mentorship roles in the industry. Her most recent venture as an Artist Mentor at the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music (GLFCAM) allowed her to nurture and collaborate with emerging composers while recording new chamber works, further cementing her commitment to the growth of contemporary music.

Born and raised in the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, Ms. Farah’s journey led her to achieve degrees from the prestigious Yale School of Music and The Manhattan School of Music. Her dedication to her craft is a testament to her primary teachers, Stephen Taylor and Joseph Robinson. During her time in New Haven, she also contributed to the preservation of American musical heritage through her work under the guidance of Vivian Perlis and Libby Van Cleve at the Oral History of American Music, an archive of historic and contemporary interviews with American composers.