Luiz Gazzola has interviewed emerging countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo [Opera Lively interview # 55], in the wake of his recent - and impressive - success of public and critic in the Metropolitan Opera productions of
Rodelinda and
The Enchanted Island, not to forget his victories in the National Council Audition and this year's Operalia. The young singer was featured on the cover of the current issue of Opera News Magazine [read their article (
here)].
Mr. Costanzo came back to his native North Carolina for a concert at the Cary Arts Center in the Triangle region of the state, with soprano Rachel Copeland and the Brussels Chamber Orchestra. The event has happened on August 10, 2012 at 8 PM, featuring music by Handel and Mozart. The concert was part of the season of our partners NC Opera, and you can read the review [
here].
Photo ©Matthu Placek, used with authorization
Talking to Mr. Costanzo was a pleasure, given his bright intelligence and verbal facility. He replied to some eighteen questions in lightening speed and in one shot and no hesitation, with incredible articulation. This is definitely an artist to be watched, correctly spotted by Opera News Magazine as belonging to "the next wave" of major operatic stars. [Questions by Opera Lively members Almaviva, Schigolch, HarpsichordConcert, and StLukesGuildOhio]
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