“Perfection is deeply boring.” - Anthony Roth Costanzo

Living the Classical Life: Episode 43
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Nominated for an Independent Spirit Award and praised by the New York Times for his “utterly riveting performances,” Anthony Roth Costanzo is quickly rising to international stature as he performs with the world’s great orchestras and opera houses. In a surprisingly lighthearted conversation about the world of countertenors, Anthony describes how he stumbled into singing and acting, what is unusual and powerful about falsetto singing, and what it feels like to be naked on stage, literally and figuratively.

[@juliejules7780]

"To play a wrong note is insignificant, to play without passion is unforgivable" Ludwig Van Beethoven.

[@szegedification]

The kids certainly got it. It was amazing to see how he captivated their attention and how appreciatively rewarded his wonderful performance. It brought tears in my eyes. Thank you for this conversation.

[@DashingPartyCrasher]

This is one of the best musician interviews I've heard, from one of the most brilliant performers and music ambassadors. One day, I'd love to be invited to one of Anthony's dinner parties!

[@mountainserenity]

What a wonderfully talented and authentic human being! I love his spirit and the joy he exudes.

[@thecbdhempexpert5968]

LOVE this guy... his voice, his spirit, his giving nature... what a gem!

[@erpollock]

Just discovered Anthony Roth Costanzo on a Met broadcast of Akhnaten, and he is utterly brilliant.

[@ab-zg8pt]

holy sh*t his musicality is not of this world!

[@Muttonchop_USA]

He's so charmingly sane.

[@virian2010]

Here is a good example of children not being exposed at home to musicians at a very young age and when they see someone like Anthony, It is a real wake up call. Music needs to be in the school system, You will see a new kind of a student when it happens! Anthony is perhaps one of the best, he is a good example of where others can install some creativity which comes from exposure. Take the T,V. out of the house, and put some music in your life.

[@abbeyoffice833]

A very wonderful interview on many many levels . The opening section was amazing with the young people in the school and the final spontaneous joy and laughter of Zsolt was delightful .... a perfect wrap to the interview which was a gift. Anthony, besides having a wonderful voice shared many deep insights - he is an inspiration. Thank you producers, well done.

[@barrymorentz5190]

What a terrific, insightful guy! He is prodigiously talented and should also be an ambassador to the public schools. These kids were undoubtedly not exposed before to the rarified world of opera and their expressions revealed a sense of awe and wonder. God willing it will give them the incentive to learn more about how life-enhancing the arts can be, and that so much of the horrors of urban life can be altered for the better.

[@christymichael]

After seeing Anthony in Akhnaten I needed this interview because it gave me more about him and he is absolutely gifted end of the highest quality

[@calaf1816]

the most likable guy and wonderful human being .

[@JWP452]

Fabulous!!

[@magickriver]

What a wonderfully gifted inspiring soul, Anthony Roth Constanzo!

[@ElizabethStaeheli]

Love how he just went right into it, letting the students make their own impressions. He is amazing!

[@rjn1124]

Wonderful human being and great interview. I saw the Met live performance and in HD broadcast of Akhnaten. Both were mesmerizing and he was magnificent. Mr. Costanzo had a great interview with Terry Gross in October 2019. Worth listening to. Please, please, somebody make a film version of Farinelli and the King and cast Mr. Costanzo.

[@johnkim791]

This was one of the best interviews ever! Thank you Anthony!

[@leonardobautista1619]

What he achieved with those children is priceless.

[@calmacc1728]

this is my favourite interview of yours!! i watch it literally every day