“Even before the curtain rose, the intense opening notes in the orchestra at the Sarasota Opera’s Lucia di Lammermoor crackled with energy. Conductor John Di Costanzo quickly established that his approach to this music was going to be forceful; tempos were rapid, climaxes loud. His excellent ensemble responded with brilliant clarity and detail.”
The St. Petersburg Times

“John Di Costanzo’s musical direction was every bit as suave
as his matinée idol looks.”
Opera Now

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John Mario Di Costanzo is the Artistic Director of the Long Island Opera.

Maestro Di Costanzo’s triumphant début with La Bohème for Syracuse Opera earned him re-invitations over six seasons, seasons which have included performances of Carmen, Otello, The Magic Flute and Rigoletto. He returns to Syracuse to conduct another production of The Magic Flute in October 2008 and has most recently been acclaimed for his performances as a conductor for Sarasota Opera's productions of Die Fledermaus and Lucia di Lammermoor.

In 1988, John Mario Di Costanzo was appointed Associate Conductor for Toledo Opera, a position he held for six seasons. During his tenure with TO, he conducted Hansel and Gretel, L'elisir d'amore, Cendrillon, La Cenerentola, Babes in Toyland and The Mikado. He has also performed with Opera Birmingham, Nashville Opera, Di Capo Opera, Brandenburg Opera and Liederkranz Opera.

In addition to his conducting duties, Mr. Di Costanzo performs in recital and coaches Italian opera repertoire in his New York City studio, preparing internationally acclaimed singers for their roles on the stages of the world. He has also accompanied world-renowned performers in rehearsal and played in master classes for singing legends Licia Albanese and Renata Scotto.