French Masterclass with Barbara Kits

No matter where you are in your journey with French, there is so much to be learned from French-Dutch soprano Barbara Kits.

Barbara studied at  and recently returned to Europe after completing her Master’s Degree at  in New York.the Conservatorium of AmsterdamMannes School of Music

In 2019, she was a finalist at the International Competition of Marmande in the category Mélodie Française.Nuits Lyriques 

She appeared on , where her rendition of Bernstein’s  was reviewed a « five star performance ».WQXR/s Young Artists ShowcaseLa Bonne Cuisine

Her frequent collaboration with young composers, such as Kaveh Vares and Raphael Fraga, has given Barbara the opportunity to premiere several works in Europe and in America.

A frequent recitalist, Barbara has performed at the Ukrainian Institute, Tishman Auditorium, the Rotterdam Operadagen Festival, and the Opera aan Zee Festival. Her performed French song répertoire includes Ravel’s , Debussy’s , Bernstein’s , and much more.ShéhérazadeAriettes oubliéesLa Bonne cuisine