American countertenor Jay Carter is quickly gaining recognition as one of the nation’s finest, lauded for his luminous tone and stylish interpretations especially in the music of Bach, Handel, and Purcell. Equally at home in the modern recital repertoire, he has also gained acclaim and recognition for programs of modern classics typically outside the standard countertenor repertory by composers such as Quilter, Brahms, Britten, and Hahn. In recent seasons Carter has appeared with noted conductors Helmuth Rilling, Simon Carrington, Sir Philip Ledger CBE, and Owen Burdick.
“The countertenor Jay Carter sounded superb,
singing with a clear voice and full, rounded tone.”
--The New York Times
Jay sings Handel:
Handel “Se un di m’adora” from Mi
Palpita il Cor
“Countertenor Jay Carter was simply marvelous....[He] displayed fresh, focused
sound and stylistic command”
--The Washington Post
Jay sings Purcell:
Purcell “‘tis Nature’s voice” from
Hail Bright Cecilia
