The countertenor voice is a high male voice usually sung falsetto. In addition to singing parts written for this voice, countertenors frequently sing parts written for castrati.- Category ID : 30640
English countertenor. Sings classical and baroque operas and oratorios. He was awarded the Curtis Gold Medal for singing. He studies with Michael Chance and Dinah Harris.
German countertenor. Specializes in baroque music but is also a pop composer and singer. He was the first countertenor and German to sing at The Last Night of the Proms.
Italian sopranist. He has dedicated himself to the rediscovery of the historic repertoire of castrati. Known for his special vocal technique where only the front parts of the vocal chords vibrate.
Austrian sopranist. Specializes in baroque opera but has also sung in romantic and contemporary operas. He has sung in various opera houses throughout Europe including the Paris Opera de la Bastille. [English and German]