I'm not very fond of using the English terminology 'countertenor'.
In fact, from a historical point of view, the label countertenor was used for a much lower voice or tessitura than mine.
(see the book 'The Countertenor' by Peter Giles, 1982).
Therefor I prefer 'ALTUS', an older and more 'continental' term, literally meaning 'the highest' (of men's voices) in general.
In fact, from a historical point of view, the label countertenor was used for a much lower voice or tessitura than mine.
(see the book 'The Countertenor' by Peter Giles, 1982).
Therefor I prefer 'ALTUS', an older and more 'continental' term, literally meaning 'the highest' (of men's voices) in general.
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity,
I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
(1 Corinthians Chapter 13:1, -1611 King James Bible- )
Having a nice or beautiful voice is, to my view, not enough for art.
A singer should be sensible to poetry, historically and theologically interested, modest and inventive.
We, singers, are indebted to our tutors. I had fantastic ones and like to pay homage to them on the next page.
Click the button 'teachers' here below
I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
(1 Corinthians Chapter 13:1, -1611 King James Bible- )
Having a nice or beautiful voice is, to my view, not enough for art.
A singer should be sensible to poetry, historically and theologically interested, modest and inventive.
We, singers, are indebted to our tutors. I had fantastic ones and like to pay homage to them on the next page.
Click the button 'teachers' here below