UNC Chapel Hill Studio Class
An extremely original player …
a formidable technique at
the service of his ideas.
— New York Times
Video excerpts: Leslie Adams Etude No. 11; Debussy Etude No. 11; Ginastera Sonata No. 1, 4th movement
UNC Etude Festival, UNC -CH | November 2014; Debussy Sesquicentennial Celebration, UNC – CH | November 2012; Ginastera Centennial Celebration, UNC – CH | October 2016
Dr. Otten is a musician/performer of unusual sophistication, directness, and instrumental virtuosity.
— Robert McDonald, The Juilliard School, NY
Sara Compinsky Masterclass Series, Los Angeles
Performance with UNC Symphony
Performance with UNC Symphony
Tagestätte für Helfende Hände, Munich, Germany
UNC Spectrum Concert
UNC Spectrum Concert
George Crumb Voice of the Whale rehearsal, UNC – CH
Studio at UNC – CH
Before taking lessons from Dr. Otten, I was riddled with body pain when playing. Now I’m completely pain-free, and have a sustainable method to continue playing throughout the rest of my life.
— Thomas Davis, recently accepted into the New England Conservatory
Masterclass with UNC Student Ethan Chu
Sonata No. 3 – Ginastera
Dr. Otten is not only a world-class artist, but a phenomenal teacher. For the diligent student, there is no limit to what one can achieve under his guidance.
—Dr. Sam Gingher, Assistant Professor, East Carolina University