Performer-Composers

Meet string-player Doug Balliett, harpsichordist Nicola Canzano, and baritone Jonathan Woody: three acclaimed performers whose multi-faceted careers include composing new music for early instruments. They’ll share recent work as we explore their unique compositional viewpoints and creative processes. Nicola introduces the 18th-century compositional practice of Partimento, Doug follows Bach’s legacy in composing a full year’s worth of cantatas, and Jonathan previews his new work By much love betray’d, commissioned for Les Délices’ 2021 Season Opener, Song of Orpheus.

Episode Credits

Debra Nagy, host & executive producer
Shelby Yamin, associate producer

Episode Guests

Nicola Canzano

Composer, harpsichordist

Doug Balliett

Composer, baroque bass & violone

Jonathan Woody

Composer, bass-baritone

Resources

Soon to be updated with links to related websites and recordings.

Music

Doug Balliett
“That’s So You”
“Daphne Chapter 1”
Alleluia from the Cantata for the Solemnity of All Saints’ Day (Nov 1, 2020)

Nicola Canzano
Partimento in A
Partimento in G
Trio Sonata No. 3 in A major, IV. Fuga: Allegro

Rebecca Nelson
“Chocolate”

William Copeland
Sinfonia 1

Jonathan Woody
“Nigra sum sed formosa: A Fantasia on Microaggressions”
Excerpt from By Much Love Betray’d