You were correct. David Daniels is an American Countertenor who sang the part of title role in Rinaldo with Cecilia Bartoli as Almirena. Three of the roles were written for a Castrato but due to the lack of castrati in modern times the roles are either sung by countertenors, women, or transposed for tenor or baritone.
Yes, in former times a contralto used to sing the parts of women in operas - actually castrates did, but thank god there are no castrations anymore around...
She has recorded this duet with Ewa Podles as well.
Sadiesexy 11 months ago
You were correct. David Daniels is an American Countertenor who sang the part of title role in Rinaldo with Cecilia Bartoli as Almirena. Three of the roles were written for a Castrato but due to the lack of castrati in modern times the roles are either sung by countertenors, women, or transposed for tenor or baritone.
TrebleB4Mi 3 years ago 2
I looked it up on the internet: I think it's David Daniels, a contralto. They recorded Rinaldo together.
isimice 3 years ago
men ???
schuyna 3 years ago
Yes, in former times a contralto used to sing the parts of women in operas - actually castrates did, but thank god there are no castrations anymore around...
isimice 3 years ago
Seem a woman, but it was this lovely duet! which his country?
schuyna 3 years ago
Sounds like Daniels to me, he's American and a countertenor, not contralto. If you listen carefully then hear that it's falsetto voice.
Anyway there are some videos on Youtube where he sings the same part (Rinaldo).
Thrax1982 3 years ago
l don't no.
schuyna 3 years ago
Who's singing with Cecilia?
isimice 3 years ago