Thomas Otten

Abstract is: Thomas Otten is a French countertenor singer in the Classical Crossover style. Otten was classically trained as a child, learning piano and singing in chamber choirs. His voice did not break as thoroughly as usual upon reaching adolescence, retaining a high contralto range. Abandoning a career as a biologist, Otten studied for a diploma in lyrical song at the (CNR) in Lille followed by further studies in early music at the . Signed to EMI subsidiary, Virgin Music, and released his first album, Close to Silence, in 1999, which was composed by . A second album, Portraits, followed in 2003 also released by Virgin Music (both albums were released in USA on Higher Octave label). A compilation disc was released by Strathan Media Productions in 2007, followed by a duo album with released by Strathan Music in 2011. The latest album, Transcend to Void, with Kyle Kamal Helou on Shakuhachi, released on Magnatune.com (August 2014).