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BREAKING NEWS: The Two-Time Grammy Award Winning Washington Chorus Names Conductor Dr. Eugene Rogers as its next Artistic Director
EXCLUSIVE: A Game Changing Appointment: On the cusp of its nearly 60 year choral presence in our Nation's Capital, Eugene Rogers will be the first African-American conductor of The Washington Chorus, one of our country's premiere symphonic choirs. Here, we share...
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A DIVERSE PODCAST: Season One of “Melananted Moments” to Launch March 18th
On March 18, Classical Music Indy will unveil the first season of Melanated Moments in Classical Music with a dynamic duo as co-hosts. International opera star Angela Brown and music sociologist Joshua Thompson are featured on this exciting new podcast that explores...
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A TEMPTER’S SNARE: An Old Biblical Story Gets a Fresh Take
Samson and Delilah Mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges and tenor Roberto Aronica lead the way among several cast members making their mainstage Washington National Opera débuts in the Saint-Saëns classic. by Patrick D. McCoy (PHOTO: Scott Suchman) A story from the Bible is...
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BREAKING NEWS: The Name ‘Domingo’ Dropped From Program that Superstar Tenor Founded
NAME CHANGE In the wake of the allegations against famed tenor Placido Domingo, Washington National Opera makes a name change to its young artist program. by Patrick D. McCoy --FROM A PRESS RELEASE In 2002, while Placido Domingo was serving as Washington National...
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The Song Shall Continue: The Final Recording of Soprano Jessye Norman set to be released in November
HER LAST GIFT TO US: The passing of Jessye Norman continues to impact admirers around the world. A new recording featuring the soprano is slated for release November 2019. by Patrick D. McCoy A few years ago, a video began to circulate of soprano Jessye...
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A DIVERSE PODCAST: Season One of “Melananted Moments” to Launch March 18th
On March 18, Classical Music Indy will unveil the first season of Melanated Moments in Classical Music with a dynamic duo as co-hosts. International opera star Angela Brown and music sociologist Joshua Thompson are featured on this exciting new podcast that explores...
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REVIEW: Soprano Michelle Bradley makes her Kennedy Center Recital Début
SOARING HIGH Presented in her Washington recital début by Vocal Arts DC, soprano Michelle Bradley sang an impressive recital in The Terrace Theater on Wednesday evening. by Patrick D. McCoy With the advent of social media, the musical talents of an artist can be...
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The Song Shall Continue: The Final Recording of Soprano Jessye Norman set to be released in November
HER LAST GIFT TO US: The passing of Jessye Norman continues to impact admirers around the world. A new recording featuring the soprano is slated for release November 2019. by Patrick D. McCoy A few years ago, a video began to circulate of soprano Jessye...
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JUBILEE: The Story of a People Rings Out in Song at Arena Stage
REVIEW: Now towards the end of its run at Arena Stage, "Jubilee" inspires the power of song through the legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. by Patrick D. McCoy If you ever have met person who has attended a historically black college or university...
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