Noted for his “…polished sound, clear resonance, and powerful enunciation…” by San Francisco Classical voice (sfcv.org), Ian Howell, Countertenor, has performed on major concert stages across the United States, Europe, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and Taiwan. In 2006, Mr. Howell took First Prize at the American Bach Soloists International Solo Competition with an acclaimed performance of Bach’s Cantata 170, Vergnügte Ruh, and Third Prize (and made his Carnegie Hall Debut) at the prestigious Oratorio Society of New York’s Competition. This Blacksburg, VA native can be heard with the all male chamber choir Chanticleer on one DVD and seven CDs, including the GRAMMY award winning Lamentations and Praises, and the GRAMMY award nominated Our American Journey. Future engagements include solo performances with The American Bach Soloists, The Portland Baroque Orchestra, and the Choir of St. Thomas Fifth Ave (NYC). A debut solo CD with The American Bach Soloists will be recorded April 2008 and will feature repertory by D. Scarlatti, J.S. Bach, and Handel. An active teacher, Mr. Howell is dedicated to spreading awareness of the countertenor voice. He regularly gives master classes, lectures, and private instruction to the next generation of singers. Mr. Howell graduated December 2006 with a Master’s degree in Early Music, Song, and Chamber Ensemble offered jointly by the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and the Yale School of Music.
Band Members
Ian Howell
Influences
David Daniels, Andreas Scholl, Larry Zazzo
Other Artists
Joni Mitchel, Emily Saliers
Website
www.ianhowellcountertenor.com
