Here's What Singers are Saying about BASOTI

"Thank you for the strong framework that BASOTI provided me with - coaching Olympia and many other roles that I am now performing and the wonderful staff over that summer. Now that I am beginning an opera apprenticeship with these demanding roles I want to thank you for [the] personal attention and continued support and nurturing of budding careers and talent."
- Nili Riemer, Chautauqua Opera, Milwaukee Opera Apprentice Program

"...The experience of working with such masters...opened new avenues of awareness and commitment...and made me want to work hard to achieve the best performance I could deliver."
- Gabriel Henriques, Baltimore

"I had a fantastic time. I performed in the full opera of Le Nozze di Figaro with orchestra, one scene from Magic Flute and one mock audition...The most helpful person in the program was Maestro Matthias Kuntzsch.
- Katherine Edwards, Sophomore at Manhattan School , New York City

"I learned so much and had such a great experience working with all the excellent faculty and talented singers."
- Nicole Lamm, Baltimore

"I can't tell how much I enjoyed BASOTI this summer. It was a wonderful and caring environment. I will never forget what Sylvia, Matthias and David have done for my artistry, technique and confidence."
- Sara Greeson, soprano, New York City

"...directors, teachers and coaches are top-notch, patient, and give 100 percent—you can request coaching and people are happy to accommodate you. It is truly a program that cares about singers."
- Classical Singer Magazine, January 2004

"...The individual coaching, master classes, Alexander Technique instruction, and acting sessions enabled me to grow as a singer, musician, and performer. What began as a musical journey became a wonderful life experience."
- Melissa Sumner, soprano, New York City

"Each year of my participation in this unique program, BASOTI has challenged me to rise to the next level of my commitment and integrity as an artist. The faculty and staff focus their attention on providing an atmosphere whereby a singer can discover the artist within and develop the necessary tools for a professional career in opera."
- Kathleen Sisco, soprano, San Francisco Conservatory of Music

The Faculty Adds...

"BASOTI brings a unique opera program packed with opportunities to learn and perform. No other program I know offers so much at such an affordable price."
- Patricia Wise

"BASOTI changes lives."
- Alexander Katsman

"What distinguishes BASOTI from other summer opera programs is our commitment to developing the particular skills of each participant toward the next step on his/her professional path."
- David Ostwald

"Every summer a new wave of highly talented young singers come to BASOTI. What a delight for me to encourage them, push them and guide them, and watch them blossom in enthusiastic and sparkling performances! Opera will never die!"
- Matthias Kuntzsch