Meet Marco T. Rivera Rosa, 21-year-old countertenor

Marco T. Rivera Rosa is a 21-year-old countertenor born in Honduras and raised in Miami. He is currently a junior at DePaul University’s School of Music, where he studies under Viktoria Vizin. Known for his versatility, Marco has portrayed a wide range of characters - from the reluctant hero in Orfeo ed Euridice (Nov. 2024), to the tyrannical villain in Giulio Cesare (Aug. 2024), the loving mother in Eugene Onegin (Dec. 2024), the ludicrously amusing nursemaid in Street Scene (Mar. 2024), and the eerie child in The Turn of the Screw (June 2025).

A hallmark of Marco’s artistry is his passion for exploring roles and styles not traditionally associated with countertenors. This was on full display in his cabaret-style junior recital An Evening with Marco, where he performed the Habanera, Bolcom cabaret songs, and beloved Latin pieces - all while wearing an outfit he designed and crafted himself. The successful recital welcomed both classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

In 2025, Marco makes his European debut in the title role of Giulio Cesare with the Vienna Summer Music Festival, following his portrayal of Tolomeo in the same opera with Chicago Summer Opera in 2024. He also won the 2025 DePaul Concerto Competition, performing his favorite aria, “Dawn, still darkness,” from Dove’s Flight, with the DePaul Symphony Orchestra.

Come see him perform this July in the Vienna Summer Music Festival!

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