Anthony Roth Costanzo: A Countertenor For The 21st Century
The resourceful singer is unafraid to bring opera — and his high-flying top notes — to unlikely places, from sixth-grade classrooms to the offices of NPR.
by Ari Shapiro
Sep 21, 2018
1 minute
Despite being one of the first and oldest forms of popular music, opera sometimes struggles to connect with 21st century audiences. However, is breaking down the genre's stodgy stereotype and making opera more accessible — taking his distinctive sound to the to NPR's own Tiny Desk.
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