The 5 Countertenors

The 5 Countertenors

• Decca's new release brings together five of the world's most renowned countertenors, who bring the rich world of baroque opera to life

An album celebrating the art of the countertenor.<br><br>The 5 Countertenors draws together five of the world s most renowned countertenors, who bring the rich world of baroque opera to life.<br><br>Described in their heyday as beyond all creatures upon earth. (William Congreve, 1700), countertenors are once again firmly established on concert platforms, opera stages, the covers of music magazines - and the subjects of heated on-line debate and of fan-pages on social media.<br><br>These world-class performers showcase the expressive variety of this unique genre.<br><br>This album also celebrates the individuality of each singer s voice and in turn the art of the countertenor. <br><br>The tenors are accompanied by the brilliant, ECHO-Klassik winning baroque group, Armonia Atenea, under George Petrou.