Missy Mazzoli’s new opera “Lincoln in the Bardo” will have its world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera. The opera, with a libretto by Royce Vavrek, will be directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz and will star baritone Peter Mattei as Lincoln, soprano Christine Goerke as the Reverend, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo as Miss Elise Traynor, and bass-baritone Ryan McKinny as Vollman. The {…}
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present “An Exploration of Opera” as part of its “Creative Convening: Musical Bodies” program. Headlining the event will be countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, who will perform alongside pianist Bryan Wagorn starting at 11 a.m. on Sept. 20, 2026. The performance will be followed by numerous music-related events including “An Exploration of Whistling,” “An Exploration {…}
(Photo Credit: Matthew Placek) The Frick Collection announces its 2026-27 concert season. This article only includes opera performances. Lily Hammond, Linnea Sablosky, Tim Eriksen, and John Taylor Ward with the early music ensemble Ruckus present “American Harmony.” Performance Date: Oct. 25, 2026 Anthony Roth Costanzo presents a program tied to his latest project, “Countertenor.” Dan Schlosberg directs. Performance Date: Nov. {…}
Opera Philadelphia’s new production of Mozart’s “Mitridate, re di Ponto” is set to open on Sept. 9, with additional performances on Sept. 10 and Sept. 13. The work was written by Mozart at just 14-years-old and is considered a rare gem that has all the hallmarks of musical brilliance and hormonal adolescence. Directed by Emma Griffin, the opera will star {…}
The Gabriela Montero at Prager has announced its fifth season. The performances will be held at the Prager Family Center for the Arts. Here are the vocal performances: Ludovic Tézier, making a rare United State appearance, joins Bryan Wagorn for a Verdi program. The Midweek Gala Night is black tie optional. Performance Date: Nov. 18, 2026 Isabel Leonard leads “A {…}
The Aspen Music Festival has announced cast changes for its July 15 and July 19 performances. The company said that Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo will fill in for Joyce DiDonato, who is unable to perform in Aspen due to injury. Costanzo is in Aspen to sing the starring role of Oberon in Benjamin Britten’s opera “Midsummer Night’s Dream” from July {…}
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo will publish his debut book, “Countertenor,” with Farrar, Straus and Giroux on Oct. 27, 2026. The book combines the artist’s memoir, queer history, and cultural criticism, tracing the early evolution of opera and the history of the castrati through the science of the human voice, the modern history of countertenors, and the role of falsetto in {…}
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts’ Bourgie Hall has announced its 2026-27 season. Here are the vocal performances on offer. Concerto di Margherita opens the season with “Love’s Blindness – Il gioco della cieca,” a program of Italian Renaissance vocal and instrumental music by such composers as Caccnini, Monteveri, Kapsberger, D’India, and Frescobaldi, among others. Performance Date: Sept. 24, 2026 {…}
Opera Philadelphia has announced its 2026-27 season. Emma Griffin directs the company premiere of Mozart’s “Mitridate, re di Ponto” starring Lawrence Brownlee in the title role, Anthony Roth Costanzo as Farnace, Lauren Snouffer as Aspasia, Meredith Wohlgemuth as Sifare, Nola Richardson as Ismene, Sarah Coit as Arbate, and Minghao Liu as Marzio. Corrado Rovaris conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 9 – {…}
San Francisco Performances announces its 2026-27 season. Here’s a look at the classical voice events. Tenor Nicholas Phan and pianist Myra Huang give the concert, “Fellow Citizens.” The program featuring works by Franz Schubert, Ruth Crawford Seeger, as well as a new work by Shawn Kkpebholo that reflects on contrasting narratives in American history. Performance Date: October 22, 2026 Soprano {…}
Sejong Soloists will present its annual Gala Concert on May 12, 2026 at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The showcase will feature such artists as tenor Lawrence Brownlee, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, violinist Chee-Yun, soprano Hera Hyesang Park, and soprano Jennifer Zetlan. The concert will be co-hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Paula Zahn and Costanzo. The {…}