Ray Chenez

American countertenor Ray Chenez is redefining his fach with a voice that possesses a rare combination of beauty, power and flexibility. He has the capacity to sing an unusual range of repertoire for a countertenor and captivates audiences with his embodiment of male and female roles. Opera News magazine called him one of the up-and-coming opera stars of the next generation, writing, "Ray Chenez's countertenor is bold and assertive, but also warm and luxurious. He has a natural electric presence, and his diction is precise no matter how high he sings." A 2014 George London Award winner, he has been called "luxury casting" by The New York Times, "excellent connection to the text, superb vocal control and impeccable diction" by Opera News, and a "dramatic soprano voice oozing with potent