Countertenor
Anthony Roth Costanzo is a Grammy Award-winning American countertenor whose boundary-pushing artistry spans opera, musical theatre, concert, and film, culminating in his appointment as General Director and President of Opera Philadelphia.
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Defining moments and milestones
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.
Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording for his portrayal of Akhnaten in Philip Glass's *Akhnaten* (2022)
Princeton University (B.A. in Music, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2004; Lewis Sudler Prize in the Arts); Manhattan School of Music (M.M.; Hugh Ross Award)
Recordings featuring Anthony Roth Costanzo in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.