Tenor Lawrence Brownlee on why Black composers matter

Lawrence Brownlee has been hailed as one of the world’s leading tenors, known particularly for his interpretations of bel canto repertoire by Rossini, Donizetti, and Bellini. But Brownlee is expanding the repertoire by developing new works. In this video, Brownlee discusses a new work, "Cycles of My Being," that is an artistic response to the issues facing men of color today, and why it is important for Black composers to have their voices heard. Read more at: http://bit.ly/2EE9JGm