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2025-2026 SEASON

"But she shows great promise, as does bass Korin Thomas-Smith, a dashing Young Artist from Canada who gave Argante a terrific dramatic profile and an exciting sound. Thomas-Smith's coloratura in the dazzling entrance aria was impressive..."
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Roméo et Juliette

Mercutio

October 16, 18, 2025

Korin performs as Mercutio in Gounod's Roméo et Juliette at the Canadian Opera Company, joining director Amy Lane and conductor Yves Abel

Concours OSM

Third Prize Winner

November 14, 2025

Korin participated in the Concours OSM, performing with the Symphony Orchestra of Montreal under baton of Jacques Lacombe, where he was awarded Third Prize. 

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The Rumbold Vocal Prize at the Edmonton Opera

First Prize Winner, Audience Choice, Yukon Arts Prize

November 23, 2025

Korin had the pleasure of participating in the 5th annual Rumbold Competition hosted by The Edmonton Opera. Korin was the recipient of First Prize, the Grace Rumbold Audience Choice Award, and the YukonArts Prize.

George And Nora London Vocal Competition

George London Award Recipient

February 20, 2026

Korin returns as a finalist of the George and Nora London Vocal Competition for Singers, where he was awarded as a Geroge London Award recipient.

Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition

National Semi-Finalist

March 15, 2026

Korin advances to the semi-final round of the acclaimed Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition, hosted by the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Korin was the winner of the Kansas City district and the Midwest region

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The Little Prince

The Businessman

February 6, 8, 11, 14, 2026

Korin makes his house debut at the Dallas Opera as The Businessman in Francesca Zambello's production of The Little Prince by Rachel Portman. Anna Maria Bruzzese directs and Paolo Bressan conducts.

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La Cenerentola

Dandini

June 18, 21, 25, 27, 2026

Korin makes his role debut in Rossini's La Cenerentola as a Filene Artist at the Wolf Trap Opera. Louis Lohraseb conducts and Joel Ivany directs. 

Salon Series no. 4

July 20, 2026

Korin performs in the Salon Series at the Wolf Trap Opera, presenting a self-curated recital program alongside soprano Angela Yam.

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Il baribiere di Siviglia

Figaro

November 5, 7, 2026

Korin makes his debut as Figaro in Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia with the Edmonton Opera. Anna Theodosakis directs, and Gordon Gerrard conducts. 

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La Bohème

Schaunard

May 8 - 23, 2027

Korin reprises his role as Schaunard in director James Robinson's production of Puccini's La Bohème, making his debut with the Seattle Opera. Roberto Kalb conducts.

© 2023 by KORIN THOMAS-SMITH, baritone

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