What exactly is a countertenor, and why do we have three of them suspended in the air in Lileana Blain-Cruz’s production of John Adams’s El Niño? Countertenor Key'mon W. Murrah, was kind enough to share his knowledge on his unique voice type and his portrayal of the angel Gabriel, alongside fellow countertenors Siman Chung and Eric Jurenas. Enjoy this deep dive into one of the loftier aspects of this production! El Niño is on stage through May 17. Marin Alsop conducts. Book your tickets: bit.ly/

Countertenor Nicholas Tamagna is making his company debut with San Francisco Opera as Armindo in Handel's Partenope. "His singing, characterized by immaculate floating notes and expressive tones, captivates from start to finish." (Stage and Cinema) Only one performance remains! Don't miss it. Learn more and get tickets at sfopera.com | San Francisco Opera

@reginald_mobley_countertenor & @brandon.acker.guitar play Purcell’s “Here the deities approve” #purcell | History of Music

1.1K views · 41 reactions | #onthisdaymusic 1928 Russell Oberlin, American countertenor (Pro Musica Antiqua, 1952-66) and educator (Hunter, 1966-94), was born in Akron, Ohio (d. 2016) Here Russell Oberlin sings “Vivi, tiranno” from Rodelinda (Handel) #haendel #russelloberlin | History of Music | Facebook