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Sensuality On Stage

February 4, 2010

Classical Singer, Vol 13 No.1, January 2000 How do I project sensuality on stage … and feel good about it? In response to a recent letter, Adria Firestone, a mezzo specializing in the role of Carmen, detailed her in-depth approach to role study. Dear Miss Firestone: I have been having some difficulties with Carmen, for [...]

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Soothe Your Stress

December 3, 2009

Adria Firestone with Billy Atwell Guided meditations that take you to a place of beauty and calm: spoken words and world music sounds float you to sleep and awaken you to a glorious new day. Available from CD Baby

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Works for Piano & Prepared Piano IV by John Cage

December 3, 2009

John Cage. Wergo 6159-2, 286-159-2 The music is very contemporary and a setting for poetry by e e cummings. My favorite song in this collection is Experiences on Band 11. It is meditative and zen-like. Adria Track 1. Five Songs For Contralto – Adria Firestone / Joshua Pierce Five Songs For Contralto (231kb) Five Songs [...]

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Carmen

December 3, 2009

Adria performs the role of Carmen in the Carlos Saura production of Carmen.

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The Way of Excellence

December 3, 2009

Excerpts from one of my master classes.

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