JOHN D. SMITHERMAN
...An American Tenor
John, looking cool, outside the Chicago Lyric
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"One thing is certain. A fine tenor voice is fascinating to hear. It is the voice most suited to sing of love. Its tone and brilliance can suggest tender romance or tormented, lacerating passion."
John as Lancelot in CAMELOT at the Tampa Bay Perf. Arts Centre
With these words, Rodolfo Celletti masterfully defines the appeal of the tenor voice. When the voice is highly cultivated and refined, its fascination and charm is enormous ...a unique experience for the listener.
John with Lauren Mossotti as Tony and Maria in WEST SIDE STORY, New York
Born in Neptune Beach, Florida, John D. Smitherman possesses a precious and rare gift: a beautiful voice. These days, fine tenor voices are few and far between. Without question, many of the protagonists of today's lyric stage are stylistically well prepared and culturally defined, but, alas, they lack the most important prerequisite of a real tenor... passion. John D. Smitherman is amply blessed with just this quality, together with the gift of a colour voice that is immediately recognizable. Many shadings are blended together in this fine instrument. YOU CAN SEE/HEAR JOHN SING ON YOUTUBE!