CHRISTOPHER LOWREY, countertenor

Countertenor Christopher Lowrey has established himself among the leading countertenors of his generation, performing with renowned ensembles and opera houses across the globe, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, Carnegie Hall, Glyndebourne Festival, BBC Proms, Philharmonie de Paris, Teatro Real, La Fenice, and the Aix-en-Provence Festival. His collaborations include leading period ensembles such as the Academy of Ancient Music, Boston Baroque, the English Concert, Arcangelo, Bach Collegium Japan, and Ensemble Pygmalion, under conductors including William Christie, Raphaël Pichon, Laurence Cummings, Harry Bicket, and Masaaki Suzuki.

Recent operatic highlights include Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Lausanne), Roberto in Vivaldi’s Griselda (Copenhagen Opera), Bertarido in Händel’s Rodelinda (Göttingen Händel Festival), Ottone in Händel’s Agrippina (Les Talens Lyriques), and Guildenstern in Brett Dean’s Hamlet, a role he created and has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, and Opera Australia. Concert engagements span from Händel’s Messiah at the National Symphony and Boston Baroque to solo Bach programs at the Philharmonie de Paris and Gulbenkian Foundation, and recitals at Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall.

In addition to his vocal career, Christopher is the founder and artistic director of Ensemble Altera, a professional American chamber choir based in Rhode Island. The ensemble has been praised for its visionary programming and emotional depth, with recent projects exploring themes of remembrance, the feminine divine, and the life of Christ. A native of Rhode Island, Christopher studied at Brown University, the University of Cambridge (Trinity College), and the Royal College of Music in London. His awards include the Helpmann Award, Sullivan Foundation Award, and the Keasbey Award.

MICHAEL GARREPY, organ

Michael Garrepy is an American organist, vocalist, and composer based in Rhode Island, known for his versatile musicianship. He serves as the Music Director for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Mary's Parishes in Bristol, Rhode Island, where he directs a thriving music program. In addition to his role in the parish, Garrepy is an experienced accompanist, frequently collaborating with soloists, choirs, and ensembles, bringing a sensitive and supportive approach to his performances.

An accomplished vocalist, Garrepy performs regularly with Ensemble Altera and the Handel and Haydn Society. He is also an accomplished composer, serving as the artistic advisor and composer-in-residence for Ensemble Altera. His compositions, including original choral works and arrangements, have been performed by various ensembles and featured on Ensemble Altera’s commercial recordings.

Garrepy holds a Master of Music degree from Boston University, where he studied organ and continuo with Peter Sykes, and has also studied organ and improvisation under Stephen Martorella at Rhode Island College. His work as a performer, accompanist, and composer reflects his passion for enriching the world of sacred and choral music.