“Independent Opera may slip under the radar in terms of public profile but it is one of the most exciting developments in the London scene of recent years. London offers numerous opera companies and festivals, but Independent Opera is outstanding. Its first production, in 2005, was the Rossini rarity La Scala di Seta in which Independent Opera was already showing its hallmark inventiveness. This is a very small company indeed, but they turn this to advantage... Independent Opera succeeds because it draws on a group of very bright, creative individuals who believe passionately in what they do.” Seen and Heard International, 21 June 2008