Russell Oberlin

Oberlin was one of the leading figures in the revival of early music. Despite his early retirement from singing at the age of 36, he played a vital part in reviving enthusiasm for not only the repertoire, but the countertenor voice, carrying on in the United States the revival Alfred Deller had started in England. In fact, he claimed to have been the "only true countertenor" of his period, rather than a falsettist. While mostly associated with early music, he was also a noted performer in contemporary music, particularly the role of Oberon in Britten's A Midsummer Night's Drea...