A versatile and engaging performer, Anthony Roth Costanzo was propelled to international attention by his First Prize win at Placido Domingo’s Operalia competition with several European debuts ensuing, including Eustazio (Rinaldo) at the Glyndebourne Festival, Apollo (Death in Venice) at Teatro Real Madrid, Ixbalanqué (Indian Queen) at English National Opera, and Spirit/Angel in Saariaho’s Only the sound remains at Finnish National Opera. Recent operatic highlights include debuts as Giulio Cesare for Houston Grand Opera, Nerone (L’incoronazione di Poppea) at Cincinnati Opera, and Boy/First Angel in George Benjamin’s Written on Skin at Opera Philadelphia, alongside Unulfo (Rodelinda) at the Metropolitan Opera, Armindo (Partenope) at San Francisco Opera, and Orfeo (Orfeo ed Euridice) at Florida Grand Opera.
A strong affinity with contemporary works, Roth Costanzo was part of the world premieres of both Jake Heggie’s Great Scott at Dallas Opera and Jimmy Lopéz’s Bel Canto at Lyric Opera of Chicago, and his stand-out debut performances as Philip Glass’ Akhnaten at English National Opera, LA Opera and, most recently, The Met earned him universal acclaim for his “melting sound that cut through the orchestra with surprising ease” (New York Times), and his “touchingly vulnerable portrayal” (Telegraph).