Testimonials

Praise for The Czech Coach:

"I had the great pleasure of working with Anna on a production of Janáček's The Cunning Little Vixen. Anna impressed me as a superb pianist, an insightful coach with invaluable knowledge of the Czech language and the unique characteristics of Janáček's music, and a wonderful colleague—both to collaborate with and to have around." - Johannes Debus, Music Director, Canadian Opera Company

"Working with Anna Betka on The Cunning Little Vixen was an absolute joy. Her profound knowledge of the Czech language and her insightful musical guidance were invaluable to my preparation. Anna's passion for the language, music, and cultural context is truly inspiring. I look forward to many more collaborations with her in the future." - Mané Galoyan, soprano

"Anna Betka served the Wichita Grand Opera as a pianist for our production of Rusalka in September 2024. Not only did she play the notoriously difficult score flawlessly and with gusto, she also provided invaluable assistance with the Czech diction, and won the trust of the cast instantly. Anna is a true artist, and certainly one of the greatest pianists we have been lucky enough to host in Wichita." - Whitney Reader, General & Artistic Director, Wichita Grand Opera