Ensemble Altera, led by countertenor Christopher Lowrey, has been described as 'something extraordinary' by BBC Record Review and 'a leading ensemble on the American choral scene' by Scherzo Magazine.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in November 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Altera is deeply committed to championing new works and has premiered pieces by several contemporary composers, including Ian Gabriel Corpuz and Joanna Marsh.
Interpretation
The album includes works by eight women composers, interspersed with pieces like Britten's Ceremony of Carols, which was initially conceived for women's choir.
Album & Artwork
The album's theme, 'Feminine Voices', explores the historical disempowerment and fetishization of the feminine voice in classical music, while also highlighting emerging female voices today.
Performer Biography
Christopher Lowrey, the director of Ensemble Altera, has a dynamic international solo career as a countertenor, performing at leading opera houses and concert venues worldwide.
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