countertenor

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Two sopranos and a countertenor depict a paradisiacal dream world of “fairies in the forest,” accompanied by an improvising violin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Anthony Roth Costanzo was hired Thursday as general director and president of Opera Philadelphia and will continue his career as a leading countertenor while taking over an ambitious company dealing with post-pandemic economic challenges.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Instead, he’s publicly approved the more poisonous voices expressing their displeasure with López’s season, some of whom have a real incel countertenor in their tone.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2024

Kahlo’s resistant return is eased when she encounters Leonardo, played by countertenor Key’mon W. Murrah, who practices a lively impersonation of Greta Garbo.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2023

Mr. Daniels rose to fame as a countertenor, singing high parts that were once sung by castratos or mezzo-sopranos.

From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2023