WHAT'S ON YOUR IPOD? BWW Talks to Tenor Stephen Costello

What's on your iPod tenor Stephen Costello?

Rising star tenor Stephen Costello is one of the most sought after singers in the world these days. The Philadelphia-born tenor leapt onto the national stage in 2009 when he won the prestigious Richard Tucker Award. Since then he has graced the stages of many of the world's most important opera houses. Fresh off of his successful Houston Grand Opera debut in Rigoletto, the tenor is currently in the midst of a run in Washington D.C. as Ishmael/Greenhorn, the role he originally created, in the East Coast premiere of Jake Heggie's Moby-Dick (Feb 22-March 8). Immediately following, he stays in DC to reprise his star turn as Nemorino in L'elisir d'amore (March 20-29). Then he gets the chance to sing opposite the love of his life, his wife, the marvelous young soprano Ailyn Perez in London, in La Traviata. The tenor and his favorite soprano are also about to release their first CD of duets this spring, a recording of romantic love duets by Verdi, Puccini, Bernstein, and others, recorded with the BBC Symphony Orchestra with Patrick Summers conducting,

BBW Classical is thrilled that Stephen took a break from his busy schedule to share what's on his iPod with us!

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This sounds like fun! I know that most of these are albums, but I listen to different tracks each time!

Michael Jackson-Thriller. Michael Jackson because he was an amazing performer. He took pop music to a whole new level. It also gets your body moving and excited especially before a show.

Bruno Mars- unorthodox jukebox. Bruno Mars because again, gets your body going. He is also a throw-back to another time. He really puts on a great show.

Frank Sinatra- Best of the best. Frank Sinatra because his voice is classy and beautiful. He represents a period of old Vegas. Which I love.

Bruce Springsteen- Thunder Road. Bruce Springsteen because Thunder Road is great to listen to driving in the car. That is how I relax. Also (Born to Run) made Springsteen who he is. He spent everything producing that album and it launched his career. It is true dedication to what you love doing. It reminds us how hard we have to work.

Richard Tucker- The Song and Cantorial Collection. Richard Tucker because he is the greatest American tenor ever!!!!!! The songs because well I have listened to everything he has done operatically and the songs show a different side of him. His cantorial pieces are amazing and really separate him from everyone else. They are super hard and he sings them beautifully and with the greatest of ease. Amazing to hear.

BWW Classical wishes to thank Stephen Costello for sharing his thoughts and his current playlist with our readers and we wish him continued success! Check him out in DC in L'Elisir d'Amore beginning on March 20th.

For more information, visit: http://stephencostellotenor.com/