Anthony Dean Griffey

Anthony Dean Griffey is a Professor of Voice at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester (since 2015). He holds degrees from Wingate University, Eastman School of Music, Juilliard School, and was a member of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Program. A renowned tenor, he has performed in major opera houses globally, including the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Paris Opera. His roles span classical and modern operas, such as Peter Grimes, Of Mice and Men, and A Streetcar Named Desire, earning critical acclaim.

Griffey’s career includes collaborations with conductors like Seiji Ozawa, James Levine, and Michael Tilson Thomas. He is a Grammy-winning recording artist, with notable albums including *Peter Grimes* (EMI Classics) and *A Streetcar Named Desire* (DG/Universal). He has also contributed to charitable causes and advocates for arts education.

As an educator, his pedagogical expertise is recognized through his professorships at Eastman,UNC Chapel Hill, and UNC School of the Arts. His teaching emphasizes vocal technique and dramatic interpretation, with students advancing to prestigious programs and international stages.

Griffey’s accolades include four Grammy Awards, a Helpmann Award, and induction into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. He remains active in recitals, concert performances, and masterclasses worldwide.