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countertenor

an adult male voice with an alto range
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In the world of opera, countertenors are a strange breed.
In Thyrsis and Amaranth, Fuqua returned as a surprisingly terrific countertenor. Victoria Borg as Amaranth was delightful.
This production included two gifted countertenors: Sean Jordan, as Nerone, and Mason Boudrye, as Ottone.
Countertenor Kai Wessel is Professor of Voice and Historical Performance Practice at the Hochschule fur Musik und Tanz in Koln.
Soprano Sophie Junker and countertenor Reginald Mobley were stellar in their duet in Part I.
KIERON-CONNOR VALENTINE - COUNTERTENOR Born in Wrexham Currently studying at Royal Northern College of Music.
>7 Met Opera - Giulio Cesare THE world's leading countertenor, David Daniels, sings the title role opposite Natalie Dessay as Cleopatra.
The singing is generally convincing, with countertenor Christophe Dumaux and Robin Johannsen turning in particulark strong performances as Giasone and Itis betrayed former flame, Isifile.
I dreamt of him last night, only he was a countertenor, singing.
Countertenor Iestyn Davies struck a fine balance between letting the narrative speak and allowing a certain amount of drama to pervade what he was singing.
Soprano Shari Alise Wilson and countertenor Gerrod Pagenkopf will perform with an ensemble that includes violins, viola, violone, harpsichord and viola da gamba.
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