Press

"Were there other triumphant moments? There certainly were. I was floored, not once but twice, by the assurance and musical luster of soprano Adia Evans, who was a nimble partner to baritone Scott Lee in an excerpt from William Grant Still’s alluring 1942 opera “Highway 1, USA” and then to tenor Daniel Luis Espinal in the Act III duet from Puccini’s 'La Bohème.'"

— Joshua Kosman | San Francisco Chronicle - Datebook

"First, the singers are at a world-class level and well-suited to the roles they were assigned… Adia Evans brings dignity to the role of High Priestess"

— Gregory Sullivan Isaacs | Onstage NTX

"Especially thrilling were the respective vocal blends of the opera’s two trio ensembles — the Three Ladies (brightly and beautifully sung by Adia Evans, Erin Wagner, and Veena Akama-Makia) and the Three Spirits (Olivia Prendergast, Maggie Reneé, and Cody Bowers)."

— Joshua Kosman | San Francisco Chronicle - Datebook

"Other standout moments among many were soprano Adia Evans and baritone Scott Lee’s luminous performance of a duet from William Grant Still’s opera 'Highway 1, USA'"

— Caroline Crawford | Local News Matters - Bay Area

"Here, then, are some of the names to look for on the posters of the world’s great opera houses in the near future: ...Soprano Adia Evans and baritone Scott Lee in a brief nod to William Grant Still’s neglected works, here the duet “Listen, Mary, trust me” from Highway 1, USA"

— Janos Gereben | San Francisco Classical Voice

“The role of the beautiful and rich landowner, Adina, was sung by soprano Adia Evans, who was making her debut with UTOT. Evans showed off a big, beautifully projected voice nuanced with an attractive edge and sparkle that made listening to her a joy.”

— Alan Sherrod | Arts Knoxville