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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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Legendary DC dance teacher Beatrice Davis-Williams among the honored by Washington Performing Arts
LET'S DANCE: Beloved dance teacher Beatrice Davis-Williams is among those honored by Washington Performing Arts with the 2020 Pola Nirenska Lifetime Achievement Award. by Patrick D. McCoy If you have ever been at any of the special services at DC's Trinity Episcopal...
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LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING: Black Opera Singers Raise Their Voices in Remembrance and Triumph
God of Our Weary Years: From legends, professionals and rising artists, soprano Nicole Heaston assembled outstanding black concert and opera singers in this moving rendition of Roland Carter's arrangement of Lift Every Voice and Sing" just in time for the celebration...
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THE MAESTRO SERIES: An interview with conductor Roderick Cox
INTERVIEW: The brilliant conductor Roderick Cox chats live from Berlin, Germany with "Across the Arts" host Patrick D. McCoy via Facebook Live and BlogTalkRadio.com WATCH BELOW: A native of Petersburg, VA, Patrick holds a BM in Vocal Performance from...
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LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING: Black Opera Singers Raise Their Voices in Remembrance and Triumph
God of Our Weary Years: From legends, professionals and rising artists, soprano Nicole Heaston assembled outstanding black concert and opera singers in this moving rendition of Roland Carter's arrangement of Lift Every Voice and Sing" just in time for the celebration...
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Legendary DC dance teacher Beatrice Davis-Williams among the honored by Washington Performing Arts
LET'S DANCE: Beloved dance teacher Beatrice Davis-Williams is among those honored by Washington Performing Arts with the 2020 Pola Nirenska Lifetime Achievement Award. by Patrick D. McCoy If you have ever been at any of the special services at DC's Trinity Episcopal...
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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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