Being German I can hardly hear any accent. One can only imagine how torturous it must be for native English singers to practice all those rolling R, Ch and Z sounds. Mr Woody does it with ease. He's fantastic! As Bach himself said: "Where there is devotional music, God with his grace is always present", and it's true! Thanks for this precious video and God bless you!
I thank God that we have a young man like you singing this master piece in these day and age. Your German is perfect. Except you look little too young for Simeon. Bless you!!!!
Very nice way to do it. The singer is really gifted. I am very impressed. Asba German I am very happy about your pronunciation. Your voice will be famous soon, no doubt about this. What an instrument you've got there! Hope to hear more from you soon. All best!
I like that Mr. Woody shows his passion and you can really feel it (and see it), while at the same time his voice is extremely disciplined. There are some unusual German phrases that could easily be smudged and smeared, but he has real precision and he can fully express them.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful rendition. Great to see it being performed by a small group of musicians. I am hoping to perform this cantata in Dublin later this year and have limited funding and your performance has given me great hope that a beautiful sound can be produced by a small professional ensemble. Mr. Woody's voice is exceptional, well done. You have made my day!
Excellent production! Thanks so much for your consistent musicality and earnest fidelity to the text. Superbly skillful baritone and oboeist, dedicated to the right kind of uplifting music. A treasure in Brooklyn.
How beautiful. Bravo to this superb group of artists. Just discovered this channel and enjoying it immensely. May I make one tiny quibble? I suggest inserting the word "baroque" where appropriate when listing the various period instruments (violin, cello, oboe, flute, etc.). Thanks again for posting.
+dana winsor Thanks so much for the feedback, Dana. We seem to be in a transitional period regarding the use of "baroque" to identify period instruments of the 17th and 18th centuries. Most of the listings I see now dispense with "baroque," but I agree that there are cases where it might help people find videos and audio recordings using period instruments. --Erik
+QuillClassics Hello Erik -- Thanks for your feedback. Naturally, identifying instruments as 'baroque' might seem trivial to many listeners. I'm a little more sensitive than many music lovers, having endeavored to play period instruments myself over the years. Thanks again for the very high quality videos with excellent performances. Cheers. Dana
excellent musicianship, sense of style, musicality, and vocal quality. Simply beautiful, Exquisite
Being German I can hardly hear any accent. One can only imagine how torturous it must be for native English singers to practice all those rolling R, Ch and Z sounds. Mr Woody does it with ease. He's fantastic! As Bach himself said: "Where there is devotional music, God with his grace is always present", and it's true! Thanks for this precious video and God bless you!
The voice of the bass is superlative, the baroque obois is tecnically great. Congratulation yung performers!
Excellent performance by the young baritone!
What a beautiful voice! Very sensitive and a fantastic rendition. Congratulations!
Marvelous performance. Mr. Woody, I hope you are continuing to sing. This is not an easy piece to sing and you did a wonderful job.
Wow! Great playing, especially the oboist. And the singer is a star in the making!
Many thanks!
rich baritone to be sure! expressive and full. resonate and articulated. ok, get in touch w/ the MET!
Very nice voice, and key, and tempo! Thank you, Mr. Woody.
I thank God that we have a young man like you singing this master piece in these day and age. Your German is perfect. Except you look little too young for Simeon. Bless you!!!!
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Very nice way to do it. The singer is really gifted. I am very impressed. Asba German I am very happy about your pronunciation. Your voice will be famous soon, no doubt about this. What an instrument you've got there! Hope to hear more from you soon. All best!
Vielen Dank !
A beautiful performance. Great to see everyone... Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback, Gene!
Magnifique ensemble !
+Michel Cariaux Merci !
So great to see people from all continents and of all colours enjoying and playing Bach's music (and so well even!)
Much appreciated!
I like that Mr. Woody shows his passion and you can really feel it (and see it), while at the same time his voice is extremely disciplined. There are some unusual German phrases that could easily be smudged and smeared, but he has real precision and he can fully express them.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful rendition. Great to see it being performed by a small group of musicians. I am hoping to perform this cantata in Dublin later this year and have limited funding and your performance has given me great hope that a beautiful sound can be produced by a small professional ensemble. Mr. Woody's voice is exceptional, well done. You have made my day!
Amazing.
Powerful performance
Bravo!
What a delight. I've never heard of these before and will look out in future.
Che bel timbro di baritono: molto intenso che contrasta con l'oboe. Grazie
Great Voice...!!
Thanks!
Fantastic!
Nick Hay Much appreciated!
Really first-rate - thanks!
Wow! Bravo e ottima la oboista
Excellent production! Thanks so much for your consistent musicality and earnest fidelity to the text. Superbly skillful baritone and oboeist, dedicated to the right kind of uplifting music. A treasure in Brooklyn.
Many thanks for your kind words!
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much!
So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the feedback.
Muy buena interpretación! Felicitaciones!
El señor J. Woody tiene una voz maravillosa y los músicos han ejecutado con destreza y bellamente esta obra.
Großartig!
This is fantastic, thank you for uploading: I've just subscribed. That gentleman has such a beautiful voice 😊.
Thanks so much, Shareena! I totally agree. Jonathan has several other videos on our channel, too!
+QuillClassics Thanks for letting me know. I thought he was in your group. Have a nice day 😊. Xx
Wow! Really good ansamble! And sure, wonderful singer!
+Toomas Volkmann Many thanks for the feedback!
Wow ! Great voice ! Thanks
Thank YOU!
a standing ovation performance imho; had to listen to it several times; bookmarked for certain
itommy60 Many thanks!
Wonderful playing and singing!
Very very beautiful!
Thanks so much, Elisa!
Spitze! Great vid.
Vielen Dank, David!
Bach a este lado del Atlántico....Bravo!
Like a sunny Sundaymorning: Ich habe genug.........
I'm sad that's over.
How beautiful. Bravo to this superb group of artists. Just discovered this channel and enjoying it immensely. May I make one tiny quibble? I suggest inserting the word "baroque" where appropriate when listing the various period instruments (violin, cello, oboe, flute, etc.). Thanks again for posting.
+dana winsor Thanks so much for the feedback, Dana. We seem to be in a transitional period regarding the use of "baroque" to identify period instruments of the 17th and 18th centuries. Most of the listings I see now dispense with "baroque," but I agree that there are cases where it might help people find videos and audio recordings using period instruments. --Erik
+QuillClassics Hello Erik -- Thanks for your feedback. Naturally, identifying instruments as 'baroque' might seem trivial to many listeners. I'm a little more sensitive than many music lovers, having endeavored to play period instruments myself over the years. Thanks again for the very high quality videos with excellent performances. Cheers. Dana
Excellent! Nice tempo. Perfect articulation. Unaccented German. The oboe player needs to work more on this instrument.