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adam smith
With “solar timbre with perfectly held piercing high notes” (Resmusica) and “...valiant and homogeneous, bold in the risks he takes” (Forumopera), 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 at the Royal Ballet and Opera, Cavaradossi in Tosca at the Staatsoper Hamburg and Roméo in Roméo et Juliette at Washington National Opera.
Adam Smith’s 2025/26 season begins with his return to the role of Radamès in Verdi’s Aida at Washington National Opera, in a production directed by Francesca Zambello. He then makes his house debut at Opéra national de Paris as Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca. The Guardian praised Mr. Smith’s 2022 performance as Cavaradossi at English National Opera, noting that he “makes a tremendous Cavaradossi, his arias gloriously phrased, his way with words often immaculate, and his high notes thrillingly sustained…”. In early 2026, he appears at Opéra National de Lyon as he reprises the role of Julien in Charpentier’s rarely performed opera Louise. Mr. Smith makes his Metropolitan Opera debut as Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly and later in the season returns to the Met to sing Rodolfo in Franco Zeffirelli’s legendary production of La Bohème. On the concert stage, he makes his debut with the Liverpool Philharmonic, performing the Prince in Rusalka.. 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
