| Who are we? |
The Countertop Quartet was formed in the summer of 2004 when four
friends, all professional singers living in Washington DC at the time, realized
that their combination of voices – two countertenors, a female alto/mezzo-
soprano, and a female soprano – was one with a very unique sound. They
began to explore the repertoire of music for upper voices and delighted
concert audiences with their uncommon blend and unusual voicings.
friends, all professional singers living in Washington DC at the time, realized
that their combination of voices – two countertenors, a female alto/mezzo-
soprano, and a female soprano – was one with a very unique sound. They
began to explore the repertoire of music for upper voices and delighted
concert audiences with their uncommon blend and unusual voicings.
| What does the name mean? |
Being that there are only upper voices in this quartet, the name fits almost
perfectly. There are two countertenors, a mezzo and a soprano in the
quartet. The "Counter" refers to the two countertenors, and the "top" refers
to the two top parts, a.k.a the soprano and mezzo. In addition to
remembering our innovative sound, people also go away remembering our
unusual name.
perfectly. There are two countertenors, a mezzo and a soprano in the
quartet. The "Counter" refers to the two countertenors, and the "top" refers
to the two top parts, a.k.a the soprano and mezzo. In addition to
remembering our innovative sound, people also go away remembering our
unusual name.
| What is the mission of the Countertop Quartet? |
It is the mission of The Countertop Quartet to research, study, prepare,
perform and record music specifically written for upper voices within a mixed
gender ensemble of at least two male altos and two female upper voices; to
bring excellent performances to audiences in the Washington, DC
metropolitan area and in other suitable locations on tour.
perform and record music specifically written for upper voices within a mixed
gender ensemble of at least two male altos and two female upper voices; to
bring excellent performances to audiences in the Washington, DC
metropolitan area and in other suitable locations on tour.
| If you need to call us: (866)364-6418 |
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