His countertenor is a firm instrument, and he uses it remarkably well. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
The world of the countertenor is a weird, high-pitched place, where the possibilities of the male voice are pushed to Bee Gees extremities. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
One of many up sides, however, was countertenor Chris Dudley. From Wordnik.com. [In performance: New Dominion Chorale] Reference
A good countertenor is fine and there are some very good ones. From Wordnik.com. [Adam Lambert sings "Ring of Fire."] Reference
When the second countertenor gets six arias, that's not a good thing. From Wordnik.com. [Memo to San Francisco Opera Copy-Editors 2] Reference
He was held forty-two days before being freed by Italian countertenor forces. From Wordnik.com. [Rogue Warrior]
Somehow it sounded right for a countertenor to portray this high-strung character. From Wordnik.com. [Donna Perlmutter: Opera Review: Domingo Sings One More for the Road] Reference
Hilliard countertenor David James recalled the day they first put the concept to the test. From Wordnik.com. [Medievalists Go Modern] Reference
The Navy had already established specialized countertenor — or CT — training for SEALs. From Wordnik.com. [Rogue Warrior]
That is as it should be, and Daniels is best referred to as "David Daniels, the countertenor.". From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-12-01] Reference
As Giasone, countertenor Franco Fagioli sounded tight, as though he were singing through his teeth. From Wordnik.com. [On a Tattered Shoestring] Reference
David Daniels, the well-regarded countertenor, receives enthusiastic ovations wherever he performs. From Wordnik.com. [Sexy Beast] Reference
One of the friends is countertenor Paul Flight, who is a wonderful singer as well as chorus director. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-11-01] Reference
Daniels is a great musician, my favorite countertenor after Brian Asawa who had a brief flourish in the 1990s. From Wordnik.com. [Counter service] Reference
The countertenor David Daniels stood rigidly, as if fearing to move, his elegant singing undercut by his immobility. From Wordnik.com. [Productions Better Heard Than Seen] Reference
I have to confess I'm not a big fan of countertenor voices with a few exceptions like Brian Asawa and David Daniels. From Wordnik.com. [Merola Opera Grand Finale 2009] Reference
The countertenor David Daniels, who owns the role of Caesar, sounded splendid as the warrior who can also be seduced. From Wordnik.com. [An Updated and Ravishing 'Giulio Cesare'] Reference
Anthony Roth Costanzo, a promising young countertenor, stood out as Nireno, and one regretted that his arias were cut. From Wordnik.com. [Shakespeare Drab and Dark] Reference
I just don't think it's a countertenor part for most singers, to be honest, which is maybe why I'm a little more understanding. From Wordnik.com. [Better watch out] Reference
A clear-voiced countertenor sings the nostalgic melody, offset by the bullfroggy bom, bom, bom bell sounds of the bassi profundi. From Wordnik.com. [Living With Music: A Playlist by Liesl Schillinger - Paper Cuts Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
Along with countertenor Gerald Thompson, a nicely vicious Tolomeo, they carried off some unusually spectacular vocal ornamentation. From Wordnik.com. [Shakespeare Drab and Dark] Reference
By contrast, the countertenor David Daniels, who sang the role when the production was new, did just that, with absolute conviction. From Wordnik.com. [Do They Shine With New Stars?] Reference
An opera review within the last year or so referred to David Daniels, likely the world's greatest countertenor, as "a countertenor.". From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-12-01] Reference
We've probably been mislead by recordings, where you can get the ideal countertenor timbre, but boost the levels to a viable balance. From Wordnik.com. [Better watch out] Reference
Soundbite of music NEARY: We're joined by countertenor David James and tenor Rogers Covey-Crump, two members of the Hilliard Ensemble. From Wordnik.com. [Hilliard Ensemble: Improvising With Jan Garbarek] Reference
Sharik is voiced by a male countertenor with a beautiful high voice, to represent the spirit of the dog, and a woman with a deep growl. From Wordnik.com. [Another view on A Dog's Heart] Reference
Andreas Scholl, left, is a German countertenor, tall, good looking, a fine actor and possssed of a meltingly beautiful, very large voice. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-05-01] Reference
A.D. (3 stars) Andreas Scholl, 'Heroes' (Decca) The German countertenor lends his sweet, trumpetlike voice to arias by Handel, Gluck, Mozart and Hasse. From Wordnik.com. [Critical Moment: Reviews] Reference
The soloists include the countertenor Daniel Taylor and the bass Shenyang. From Wordnik.com. [The New Yorker] Reference
GPK's deep gothic vocals paired perfectly with Selia's countertenor in their duet. From Wordnik.com. [The Temple News] Reference
Upon first hearing him, images of another electronic-backed countertenor come to mind: Klaus Nomi. From Wordnik.com. [The Temple News] Reference
He made a rather convincing woman, but this isn't as notable as his status as a professionally trained countertenor, or male soprano. From Wordnik.com. [The Temple News] Reference
Susannah Biller and Sara Gartland, mezzo-soprano Maya Lahyani, countertenor Ryan Belongie and tenor Brian Jagde are new to the program. From Wordnik.com. [SFGate: Top News Stories] Reference
Judging by his relatively low speaking voice, he's a falsettist, also called male soprano or countertenor but he's very "counter" indeed!. From Wordnik.com. [Gay/Lesbian Forum] Reference
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