Gabriela Mikhova Johnson is professional vocalist (mezzo-soprano), holding a combined degree in vocal music and music education from the Janáček Conservatory in her native Czechia. She has studied in Manhattan with noted vocal coach Gerald Martin Moore. Her Czech and European performance career includes several years as featured soloist at both the J.K. Tyl Theatre in Plzeň and the Municipal Theatre of Brno, concerts with both the Janáček and North Bohemian Philharmonic orchestras, and international tours through Spain, Portugal, Austria, Germany, Belgium, and The Netherlands.

Her New York career includes two years as soprano soloist in Gordon Stewart’s production of Händel’s Messiah with the Philipstown Philharmonia in Cold Spring (recording available on Amazon); the lead role of Polly Peachum in Mr. Stewart’s World’s End Theatre production of The Beggars’ Opera in Garrison; as Mrs. Cratchit in a recent musical adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol performed in Yorktown Heights; and concerts at Boscobel Restoration in Garrison, The Chapel Restoration in Cold Spring, and the Richter Center in Danbury, Connecticut. In addition, she has many years of experience as a teacher and vocal coach for students at all levels.