Castrato

Male soprano or alto voice produced by castration of the singer before puberty. This method was begun to be performed in the 16th century and reached to its peak in 17th and 18th century opera. Castration process before puberty keeps the individual's larynx? in its infantile form and as the lung capacity increases after puberty?, the voice gains its unique tone range, power and flexibility. The most famous castrato is [Carlo Broschi]? (Farinelli).