"In just a few years, the choir has become a leading ensemble on the American choral scene..."

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A chamber choir described by the BBC as “something extraordinary,” ENSEMBLE ALTERA has quickly established itself as “a leading ensemble on the American choral scene” (Scherzo Magazine). Guided by internationally celebrated countertenor Christopher Lowrey, the group has become known for its fearless programming, passionate performances, and energetic advocacy for the importance of ensemble singing.

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On October 16, PENTATONE will release The Four Elements, our fourth commercial album, and our first release with one of the world’s leading classical labels.

The album travels through wind, earth, water, fire (and quintessence), bringing together music spanning centuries: from Byrd and Stanford to Ēriks Ešenvalds, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, Owain Park and Rebecca Dale, alongside world-premiere recordings by Michael Garrepy and Daniel Gledhill.

2026-2027
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Texas Tour

THE FOUR ELEMENTS

October, 2026

THURSDAY, 22 OCTOBER, 2026 | 7:00PM | St. Monica Catholic Church | DALLAS, TX

SATURDAY, 24 OCTOBER, 2026 | 7:30PM | St. Alban's Episcopal Church | WACO, TX

SUNDAY, 25 OCTOBER, 2026 | 4PM | St. Martin's Episcopal Church | HOUSTON, TX

G. F. Handel

MESSIAH

December, 2026

FRIDAY, 4 DECEMBER, 2026 | 7:00PM | St. Mary's Catholic Church | BRISTOL, RI

SATURDAY, 5 DECEMBER, 2026 | 7:00PM | St. Paul's Episcopal Church | WICKFORD, RI

SUNDAY, 6 DECEMBER, 2026 | 1:00 and 3:00PM | Newport Classical Series | NEWPORT, RI

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Feminine Voices at Christmas

BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE

Christmas Choice 2025

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"You can feel that every note was crafted with love. A recording that doesn't just illustrate the Christmas season, but transforms it – into something radiant that lingers long after the last note has faded."

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