countertenor
Example Sentences
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It features a startling performance by Anthony Roth Costanzo that significantly elevates the American countertenor to the small ranks of one of the world’s most important singers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
They also needed a countertenor to round out their quartet—and Darshan, already a viral sensation in India, was the best person for the job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
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
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
