Ellen Kliman, Soprano,
Naomi DeVries Pomerantz, Alto/Mezzo-Soprano,
Chris Dudley, Countertenor,
John Bohl, Countertenor.
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The CD singers are different singers from the current members, and are the original CTQ. Listed, they are:
Kathryn Mueller - Soprano,
Marjorie Bunday - Mezzo,
Nick Pepin - Countertenor,
Chris Dudley - Countertenor (Still a current member) - - - Director - www.myspace.com/chrisdudleycountertenor.
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For current info, see our website at countertopquartet.org
Sounds Like
Nothing else - Very Unique...
THe Group is made up of:
One Soprano,
One Female Alto,
Two Countertenors (Male Altos)
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.
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.
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.
Where has the Countertop Quartet sung?
The quartet is based in Washington DC and therefore has many of its
performances therein. The ensemble has performed with British organist
Neil Weston at the 2005 Washington Early Music Festival and the 2005 Rock
Creek Festival (both in Washington DC), and is set to perform in the Boston
Early Music Festival in 2007. The group's 2006 performance in the
Washington Early Music Festival was in collaboration with the Baroque Band
led by Garry Clarke, and Scott Hanoian, Assistant Organist at the Washington
National Cathedral in DC.
