Classical Countertenor

Classical countertenor refers to a music genre in which male singers, known as countertenors, use a vocal range that is typically associated with female mezzo-sopranos or altos. This is achieved by employing the falsetto register, or in some cases the natural head voice, to achieve a purity and lightness of tone that is well-suited to the performance of early music, such as Baroque arias and Renaissance madrigals. The genre has seen a resurgence in recent times, with countertenors applauded for their ability to bring a unique, ethereal quality to the classical repertoire. Artists like Philippe Jaroussky and Andreas Scholl exemplify the remarkable vocal agility and expressiveness characteristic of leading countertenors, often bringing a renewed sense of drama and emotional depth to the works they perform.

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Alex Potter
Alfred Deller
Andreas Scholl
Bejun Mehta
Bruno de Sá
Carlo Vistoli
Damien Guillon
David Hansen
Dominique Visse
Franco Fagioli
Gérard Lesne
Lawrence Zazzo
Matthew White
Max Emanuel Cenčić
Michael Chance
Patrick Van Goethem
Philippe Jaroussky
Robin Blaze
Tim Mead
Valer Sabadus
William Towers
Xavier Sabata
Yoshikazu Mera
Philippe Jaroussky
Andreas Scholl
Michael Chance
Robin Blaze
Yoshikazu Mera
Dominique Visse
Damien Guillon
Max Emanuel Cenčić
Alfred Deller
Franco Fagioli
Gérard Lesne
William Towers
Alex Potter
Lawrence Zazzo
Carlo Vistoli
Tim Mead
Matthew White
Patrick Van Goethem
Bejun Mehta
Valer Sabadus
David Hansen
Bruno de Sá
Xavier Sabata