"It is MIO’s goal to give you, the emerging professional musician, an opportunity to shine on the stage in this intensive no-nonsense summer opera program;  offering young artists the chance to perform complete operatic roles in their original language under the guidance of our professional opera staff, their experience and their expertise.  Your success is our success."

- Professor John M. Koch, and Tracy M. Koch, Lirico Spinto soprano, Artistic Directors and co-founders, MIO