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A countertenor (also contra tenor) is a type of classical male singing voice whose vocal range is equivalent to that of the female contralto or mezzo-soprano voice types, generally extending from around G 3 to D 5 or E 5, [1] although a sopranist (a specific kind of countertenor) may match the soprano's range of around C 4 to C 6. [2]
The low extreme for tenors is roughly A 2 (two octaves below middle C). At the highest extreme, some tenors can sing up to F one octave above middle C (F 5). [1] The term tenor was developed in relation to classical and operatic voices, where the classification is based not merely on the singer's vocal range but also on the tessitura and timbre ...
also: Music: Genres: Opera: Singers: By voice type: Countertenors The main article for this category is Countertenor . Wikimedia Commons has media related to Countertenor vocalists .
Daniels was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of two singing teachers.He began to sing as a boy soprano, moving to tenor as his voice matured. His father, baritone Perry Daniels, was one of the pre-eminent members of the performing faculty during each summer at Brevard Music Center, linked to the School of Music at Converse College in Spartanburg; his mother was an operatic soprano.
Iestyn Davies MBE FRAM (born 16 September 1979) is a British classical countertenor, active internationally as an Baroque music soloist and opera performer. Education and background [ edit ]
In 2011, Kim took the Internet by storm when he posted a video on YouTube in which - as his alter-ego Kimchilia Bartoli - he did a parody of legendary mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli, receiving praise for his spot-on imitation of the famous diva as well for his performance of the difficult coloratura of the aria "Agitata da due venti" from Griselda.
Anthony Roth Costanzo (born 8 May 1982) is an American countertenor.He began his career in musical theater at the age of 11. Costanzo is a graduate of Princeton University and of the Manhattan School of Music. [1]
Paul Esswood is a co-founder of Pro Cantione Antiqua, an all-male a cappella group specializing in early music. He has also established a reputation as a conductor of Baroque opera . [ 1 ] In particular, Esswood has worked extensively in Poland as both a conductor and teacher. [ 2 ]