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countertenorThe 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| El Nino, with soprano Dawn Upshaw, mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, bass-baritone Sir Willard White and countertenors Daniel Bubeck, Brian Cummings and Paul Flight, Disney Hall, through Dec. 2) Giulio Cesare (Los Angeles Opera) Countertenors David Daniels, David Walker, and Bejun Mehta hit a new high. Countertenors notwithstanding, women were irreplaceable and therefore widely accepted as vocal performers. |
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