Ian Howell, coutertenor

Countertenor Ian Howell won First Prize at the 2006 American Bach Soloists International Solo Competition and Third Prize at the Oratorio Society of New York's Vocal Competition. 1685 and the Art of Ian Howell, his début solo CD with The American Bach Soloists, was released in 2009 and features repertory by D. Scarlatti, J.S. Bach, and Handel.  He recorded a DVD and eight CDs with Chanticleer, receiving both a Grammy Award and a second nomination. The current season includes solo débuts with the Ravinia Festival, Händel Choir of Baltimore, New York Metamorphosis Orchestra, Chatham Baroque, Columbus Guitar Society and the Staunton Music Festival. Mr. Howell holds a Master of Music Degree in Voice from the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale School of Music.