Samson et Dalila

Opera Queensland 1997. photo: William Long

Adria Firestone is, as to be expected, magnificent as Dalila…her singing is stunning.
Rave, Australia April ‘97

Opera Queensland 1997. photo: William Long

I had missed Adria Firestone’s much admired 1995 Carmen for Lyric Opera of Queensland, and was particularly looking forward to her Dalila; in the event, I was even more impressed than I had expected to be…Not only does she have the ravishingly good looks and slim figure to suit her for such roles to perfection, but she has a powerful, silky smooth mezzo which she uses with great skill and musicality.
Opera Opera, Australia June ‘97

Opera Queensland 1997. photo: William Long

Her voice is rich and versatile – we floated out of this world on her limpid rendering of the Act II aria, Mon coeur s’ouvre a ta voix.
Australian Financial Review, Australia May ‘97

Opera Queensland 1997. photo: William Long

As Dalila she is the most voluptous creature imaginable, black waterfalls of hair, flashing eyes, and a plump, rich voice thrillingly languid but with an edge of steel. When she sings that famous aria, Mon coeur s’ouvre a ta voix, her voice curls around Samson like a golden snake.
The Bulletin, Australia May ‘97

Opera Queensland 1997. photo: William Long

Adria Firestone’s Dalila dominates the production even more than did her Carmen two years ago. A strong stage presence, considerable beauty and acting ability combine with fine mezzo voice to bring life to a production that until her initial entrance was struggling.
The Courier Mail, Australia April ‘97

Saved by the belle…Adria Firestone is the best thing in Samson et Dalila, just as she was the best thing in Carmen a couple of years ago…Vixen-eyed and exotic-looking with long, wavy hair as black as original sin and a body with more dangerous curves than the Great Ocean Road, her Dalila flaunts everything she’s got…Firestone steals the show.
Brisbane News, Australia May ‘97