ROD GILFRY, baritone

Sponsored by the School of the Arts Performing Arts Series

A two-time Grammy award nominee, Rod Gilfry most recently received a Grammy award nomination for his performance in the title role of Messiaen’s monumental opera “Saint François d’Assise” in Amsterdam. Best known for his work in opera, he also appears frequently in musical theater classics and is an acclaimed recitalist and concert artist. He has recently appeared at the Metropolitan Opera as Alberto Roc in the American premiere of Thomas Ades’s “The Exterminating Angel,” as well as Danilo in “The Merry Widow” opposite Susan Graham. He also has appeared in leading roles with the Santa Fe Opera, Korea National Opera, Los Angeles Opera and New York City Opera, among others.

“ … the singer of choice for new American operas.”

— Anthony Tommasini, New York Times

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Ticket prices are $20 for adults; $5 for Messiah College students (with ID) and youth (18 and under).

To purchase, please contact the Messiah College Ticket Office at 717-691-6036 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.