Philippe Jaroussky - A high pitched portrait

Philippe Jaroussky - A high pitched portrait

The voice of a countertenor never leaves the listener indifferent: it increases our sensibility, whether it shocks us or moves us. The singer achieves this high pitch by use of a straightforward vocal technique. In the documentary ‘Philippe Jaroussky – A high pitched portrait’ (2012), filmmaker Jeremy Rozen creates a personal portrait of French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky. It follows Jaroussky as he does his vocal exercises, performs concerts, and experiences moments of self-doubt. We witness his patient and obstinate work, his successes and failures, and above all, his commitment in this captivating documentary about one of today's greatest countertenors.