Cavalleria Rusticana at Lyric Opera of Kansas City
To commence the new season, Mr. Smith makes his first role debut of the season, as Turiddu in Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana at Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
2023/24 Season
In a highly anticipated 2023/24 season, Mr. Smith performs two role debuts and several house debuts. He kicks off the season at the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, taking on the role of Turiddu in Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana, under the baton of Maestro Roberto Kalb - marking his role and house debut.
Madama Butterfly at Cincinnati Opera
This July, Mr. Smith makes his debut performing the role of B.F. Pinkerton in Puccini’s infamous tragedy, Madama Butterfly at Cincinnati Opera.
Debut as Boris in Janáček’s Káť’a Kabanová
Following his performances as Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santa Domingo in Colombia, Mr. Smith returns to Europe to make his house debut and role debut singing Boris in Janáček’s Kát’a Kabanová at the Opéra national de Lyon in France.
Tosca at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santa Domingo in Bogotá, Colombia
This February, Mr. Smith makes a return to Colombia to perform the role of Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santa Domingo in Bogotá, a role which he performed there during the premiere of this Pedro Salazar production in 2021.
Italian Debut
After a successful debut at Greek National Opera, Mr. Smith makes his Italian debut, performing the role of Erik in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna.
Les Contes d’Hoffmann at Greek National Opera
Mr. Smith makes his house debut at Greek National Opera, returning to the title role in Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann. His debut performance of the role at Opéra national de Bordeaux in 2019 was described by Forum Opera as a “revelation.”