Faryl Smith is a soprano whose performance repertoire includes opera, classical and classical crossover. Her diverse concerts draw a wide range of audiences, and she particularly enjoys introducing new audiences to classical music. Faryl has releasedtwo albums with Decca Records both in the UK and the US and works frequently with many different charities. Her first album became the fastest-selling classical debut album in chart history. Faryl also become the only classical star to receive a Gold Disc with their debut album within the first week of release.

Faryl started her career at the age of 12 on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent. Her success at a very young age created many exciting opportunities to perform both nationally and internationally.

Faryl is an ambassador for The Llangollen International Eisteddfod, Beryl Thyer Memorial Africa Trust and Abigail’s Footsteps charity. She has also worked with many charitable organisations, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, Help the Heroes, The Sick Children’s Trust, Asthma UK, Teenage Cancer Trust, Barnardo’s Children’s Charity, Cervical Cancer Research UK, Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy, and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Faryl regularly performs the National Anthem at many different sporting events at Twickenham, Wimbledon and Wembley. She has performed several times at the FA Cup Final in front of an estimated 450 million viewers and also the Six Nations Rugby games. Due to her expierence Faryl had the honour of being on a judging panel auditioning hundreds of people for one lucky person to sing the National Anthem at Wembley for the RFL Challenge Cup Final 2017.

Faryl has had the privilege of singing at The Royal Albert Hall seven times so far and regularly performs in theatres. Faryl toured theatres with The International Harp Ensemble, the tour was called ‘The Magic of a Thousand Strings’ and Faryl sang a wide range of music. Corporate events have also enabled Faryl to work internationally. She was invited to Brussels to sing for the European Associations Awards. Has performed several times in Dubai at the Global Retail Awards and in The Dubai Opera House.

In 2010 Faryl was nominated for a Classical Brit Award in both categories for Best Album and Young Performer, the youngest ever performer to be nominated for two classical awards. Faryl was also awarded a Silver Clef Nordoff Robbins Classical award, the youngest ever to be awarded. Faryl’s achievements encouraged many young people to appreciate classical music. She was then invited to the Royal Academy of Music by Gareth Malone to help inspire children to learn more about classical music, which was aired on BBC 2.