Of all his operas, Tchaikovsky was said to be most proud of The Queen of Spades, and Barskaya couldn’t agree more... The singers moved naturally and comfortably on the small stage while the grandeur of the story was never diminished.... For young singers just starting out, the Independent Opera Company is a great place to test the waters and get important stage experience. Bravo to the company for a job well done.

Los Angeles, CA

...the Independent Opera Company holds promise.... the company has managed to stage four productions with rather limited resources and has attracted both experienced and emerging talent... the Independent Opera Company is still worth watching and deserves to be taken seriously

Los Angeles, CA

Barskaya has set a high bar in featuring a remarkable caliber of singers and repertoire.

Los Angeles, CA