Countertenors
Originally released in 1999. Countertenors is a documentary film. directed by David Thomas. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Melvyn Bragg, James Bowman, and Michael Chance
Synopsis
An LWT South Bank Show, presented by Melvyn Bragg, exploring the phenomenon of countertenor singing. With its unique, soaring beauty, the high male voice is today enjoying a huge resurgence in popularity. Heirs to the celebrated castrati of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, today's countertenors produce their voices by wholly natural means. In this programme international stars Michael Chance, Andreas Scholl and James Bowman, as well as popstar Jimmy Somerville, shed light on the appeal of the male falsetto. Meanwhile, experts such as Michael White place today's countertenors in their historical context. What emerges is a compelling portrayal of an unmistakable vocal style, rooted in church and operatic tradition, yet completely up-to-date, resonating louder today than at any time in the last two hundred years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Countertenors about?
An LWT South Bank Show, presented by Melvyn Bragg, exploring the phenomenon of countertenor singing. With its unique, soaring beauty, the high male voice is today enjoying a huge resurgence in pop...
Who directed Countertenors?
Countertenors was directed by David Thomas.
How long is Countertenors?
Countertenors has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Countertenors released?
Countertenors was released on December 19, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Countertenors?
The main cast of Countertenors includes Melvyn Bragg, James Bowman, Michael Chance, Andreas Scholl, Jimmy Somerville.