Robert Fertitta
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Robert Fertitta (born January 2, 1970) is a countertenor, a male singer in the alto range. He is known for having a "luxurious tone uncharacteristic of his fach."
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[edit] Background
The biography on his personal web site states, "At the age of seven, his uncle gave him an LP of Walter Carlos' "Switched on Bach", initiating a life-long love affair with classical music." He received his degrees from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York City.
[edit] Work
Specialises in baroque and modern opera, as well as in concerts with orchestra, and solo recitals.
[edit] Cirque du Soleil
Toured North America with the internationally renowned Cirque du Soleil, performing in their show Dralion, and appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
