Portrait of Rod Gilfry

Rod Gilfry makes debut as Claudius in Brett Dean’s “Hamlet” at The Met

On May 13, two-time GRAMMY nominee and Thornton Vocal Arts & Opera faculty member Rod Gilfry debuted as Claudius in the Metropolitan Opera Company premiere of Australian composer Brett Dean’s Hamlet, a bold adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless drama.

Gilfry is an acclaimed worldwide performer in opera, musicals and cabaret. Throughout his career, he has performed in all the world’s music capitals, appeared on over 30 commercial recordings and originated 12 leading roles in new operas.

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