Derek Lee Ragin

Derek Lee Ragin, countertenor, began formal vocal training at the Newark Boys Chorus School, later attending Oberlin Colege Conservatory of Music. A specialist in Baroque music, Mr. Ragin also performs a wide repertoire of new music. He has performed in Salzburg, Vienna, Tanglewood, at the Metropolitan Opera, and with conductors such as Mazur, Ozawa, Gardiner, Salonen, and Shaw. He has recorded operas, cantatas, Italian lute songs and spirituals.

You may hear a sample of Derek singing the Spiritual "Aint that Good News."