Today’s Beautiful Music highlights the artistry of Jonathan Woody. The talented bass-baritone singer is also composer. First, enjoy Mr. Woody and Brooklyn Baroque performing Johann Sebastian Bach’s aria “Schweig, aufgetürmtes Meer” from Cantata BWV 81: Jesus schläft, was soll ich hoffen? As a composer, Jonathan Woody often connects early music with contemporary themes. Listen to his NIGRA SUM SED FORMOSA: A FANTASIA ON MICROAGGRESSIONS, which looks squarely at the text of a SONG OF SOLOMON.
Bach: Schweig, aufgetürmtes Meer, BWV 81 (J. Woody, Brooklyn Baroque) – YouTube
Nigra Sum Sed Formosa: A Fantasia on Microaggressions – Jonathan Woody – YouTube