ˈæftɚ lˈɑːntʃɪŋ hɪz kɚɹˈɪɹ æt fɹˈæŋkfɜːt ˈɑːpɚɹə ɪn nˈaɪntiːnhˈʌndɹɪd ˈeɪɾi sˈɛvən, ɡˈɪlfɹi kwˈɪkli ɪstˈæblɪʃt ɐ ɹˌɛpjuːtˈeɪʃən fɔːɹ stˈaɪlɪʃ sˈɪŋɪŋ ænd ˈæktɪŋ.
After launching his career at Frankfurt Opera in 1987, Gilfry quickly established a reputation for stylish singing and acting.