Mastery Defined

Clear. Strong. Polished. Fluid. These accolades describe the voice of soprano Ashley Thomas Adams perfectly.

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These videos are from her recent recital. In addition to the music, she gets everything right. The demure gown, the pearl earrings, and the decorations in her hair -- perfection.

"Spirate, pur spirate," Stefano Donaudy




"La Foletta," Salvatore Marchesi




"La Pastorella delli Alpi," Gioachini Rossini


And some selections from a recital last year. I love the coral dress.

"Der Nussbaum," Robert Schumann




"Giunse al fin... Deh vieni, non tardar," Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart


Upon listening to all these videos, I was struck by the control Ashley has over her voice and the graceful quality of it (especially the Marchesi piece). Unlike the stereotype of how opera singers sound, her voice doesn't sound 'over-cultured'; it's strong, but feminine and light.

If you live in the Savannah, GA, area, you're in luck: she offers voice lessons. More information is on her website. You can also see more of her recital videos on her Youtube channel.