Anthony Roth Costanzo
Countertenor
Born May 8, 1982 in Durham, North Carolina, United States (44 years old)
Opera
Anthony Roth Costanzo is an American countertenor and opera director. He began his career in musical theater at the age of 11. Costanzo is a graduate of Princeton University and of the Manhattan School of Music. In 2012, he won first place at the Operalia competition. In 2009, he was a Grand Finals Winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. He has been an actor in film and a producer and curator. He is the designated general director and president of Opera Philadelphia, where he has instituted a flexible ticket pricing policy.
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Signature Roles
Akhnaten in *Akhnaten* (Philip Glass)Ferdinand in *The Enchanted Island* (Metropolitan Opera world premiere)Prospero in *The Enchanted Island* (Metropolitan Opera world premiere)Unulfo in *Rodelinda* (Handel)Eustazio in *Rinaldo* (Handel, Glyndebourne Festival)Oberon in *A Midsummer Night's Dream* (Britten)Miles in *The Turn of the Screw* (Britten)
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Career Trajectory
Beginning as a child performer on Broadway, Costanzo transitioned to opera in his teens, singing Miles in *The Turn of the Screw* and appearing alongside Luciano Pavarotti before making his Metropolitan Opera debut as Unulfo in Handel's *Rodelinda*. His ascent accelerated through the 2010s, establishing himself as a leading countertenor through roles in contemporary and baroque repertoire, culminating in the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording for his performance as Akhnaten. Now serving as General Director and President of Opera Philadelphia, he represents a new generation of operatic leadership committed to innovation, cultural relevance, and artistic vision.
Career Highlight
Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording for his portrayal of Akhnaten in Philip Glass's *Akhnaten* (2022)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Countertenor
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1982 · Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Active since
- 2022
Training & Education
Princeton University
Engagements
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Career Arc
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1982Born in Durham, North Carolina, United States
2022Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording for his portrayal of Akhnaten in Philip Glass's *Akhnaten* (2022)
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