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adam smith
Hailed as the “tenor that the whole opera world is talking about” (Marie Claire) and a “revelation” (Bachtrack), Adam Smith is known for his voice that “overflows with dramatic conviction and heroic impact” (Opera Now Magazine). Recent standout roles include Don José in Carmen, Rodolfo La Bohème and Cavaradossi in Tosca. Having already made his debuts at the Glyndebourne Festival, Greek National Opera, La Monnaie de Munt and Opéra National de Bordeaux in previous seasons, his 2023/24 season includes engagements throughout the United States and Europe.
Adam Smith’s 2023/24 season begins with his role debut as Turiddu in Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana at Lyric Opera of Kansas City conducted by Maestro Roberto Kalb. This is followed by his debut with Washington National Opera, where he sings Roméo in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette directed by Simon Godwin. Returning to the role of The Prince in Dvořák’s Rusalka, Adam Smith makes his house debut at Les Arts Valencia in a production by Christof Loy, followed by Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly at San Diego Opera, marking his house debut. He later reprises the role twice more, first in a concert performance with the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker and then again in the summer as he makes his debut at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence. During his season, he also returns to one of his signature roles, Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca, at the Staatsoper Hamburg, marking his German debut. Read More
“Smith meanwhile makes a tremendous Cavaradossi, his arias gloriously phrased, his way with words often immaculate, and his high notes thrillingly sustained…”
- The Guardian
"Adam Smith is the real revelation of this evening: with his sunny and brilliant tone..."
- Bachtrack
