Derrick Smith

Baritone Derrick Smith has emerged as a rising vocal sensation, singing with distinction in theaters around the world. He has performed roles in Porgy & Bess around the world several of which were nationally televised, in Don Giovanni in Sweden, and in Russia as the title role of Eugene Onegin. Mr. Smith had standing ovations for his role of Joe in Showboat at both at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre in Chicago and the California Musical Theater in Sacramento, and more recently appeared with Opera Ebony in the debut performance of the original Opera Harriet Tubman. A frequent oratorio and concert soloist, he has performed in recital with renowned soprano Renee Fleming, as well as a soloist in Jessye Norman Sings for the Healing of AIDS, telecast live on PBS. Mr. Smith's other credits include solo performances with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Long Island Philharmonic, the Opera Theater of Rochester, and the New York City Opera. Derrick Smith and his family reside in Rochester, N.Y. Mr. Smith is a Senior Associate Instructor of Voice at Eastman School of Music.