ALFRED STIEGLITZ (The Brightness of Light) with Renée Fleming, New York Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony

“At the center of the work was baritone Rod Gilfry, whose commanding performance anchored the production. More than a magnificent singer, Gilfry is a gifted storyteller. Arriving fresh from New York’s Metropolitan Opera, he brought both gravitas and nuance to the role, creating an atmosphere of suspense and wonder that drew the audience into the unfolding narrative. Throughout, he maintained an emotional immediacy that made the opera’s supernatural elements feel profoundly human. His final moments onstage delivered a conclusion few could have anticipated, leaving the audience stunned and deeply moved.” LA Dance Chronicle

“Gilfry, who was also making his New York Philharmonic debut, handled Stieglitz with polish.”
New York Times, May 19, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/arts/music/review-new-york-philharmonic-kevin-puts-renee-fleming.html

“Without apparent effort, Gilfry projected Stieglitz’s words clearly throughout the hall. Both singers’ sensitive phrasing gave these icons of American art a human dimension.”
New York Classical Review, May 17, 2025 https://newyorkclassicalreview.com/2025/05/noisy-and-pastoral-love-vie-in-mixed-philharmonic-program/

“…the addition of another voice has augmented the richness of the musical experience--especially one as mellifluous as Gilfry's-”
Broadway World May 20, 2025 https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwopera/article/Review-Kevin-Puts-Has-Georgia-and-Alfred-on-His-Mind-in-BRIGHTNESS-at-NY-Philharmonic-20250520

“..Stieglitz, a role that was superbly interpreted by the baritone Rodney Gilfry…the love story, performed with stirring beauty by Fleming and Gilfry. Gilfry’s firm baritone and expressive power were ideal for the role…Through it all, Gilfry had an impassioned way with words…Stieglitz’s desperation was palpable as the baritone sang, “I’ll win back your faith…”

Cincinnati Business Journal, March 24, 2025

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2025/05/24/ren-e-fleming-rod-gilfry-brightness-of-light.html