Starring as the ancient pharaoh determined to radically transform Egyptian society, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo headlined the Met’s production of Philip Glass's Akhnaten during the 2019–20 season, a performance which just won the 2022 #GrammyAward for Best Opera Recording! Experience the breathtaking staging when it returns this spring, with Costanzo reprising his celebrated turn in the title role, joined again by Karen Kamensek on the podium, as well as the incomparable MET Orchestra Mus

Philip Glass Akhnaten, the juggling Opera returns!!! Barcelona and Los Angeles! Polishing the balls as we speak. This is Coronation, the most ceremonious juggling we have done. In praise of the new Pharaoh the one and only Anthony Roth Costanzo. Joy and juggling to all!!! | Gandini Juggling

Philip Glass's groundbreaking opera Akhnaten has its Met premiere during the 2019–20 season in a stunning production by Phelim McDermott. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is the title pharaoh, alongside J'Nai Bridges, Mezzo-Soprano, who makes her Met debut as his wife, Nefertiti. Learn More: bit.ly/2ShlEiz | The Metropolitan Opera