countertenor

Example Sentences

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Last year, director Barrie Kosky created a sensation with his staging at Komische Oper Berlin, which starred American countertenor John Holiday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 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