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The highest natural male voice, as opposed to the falsetto of the male alto. It was favoured by the Elizabethans for its heroic brilliance of tone.
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His uncle is the head violinist in the Vienna Philharmonic, sister Rosie studies classical piano and younger brother Max is one of Australia's emerging counter tenors.
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