A Musical Legend Mourned: The loss of concert pianist and VSU Professor of Music Emeritus Buckner Gamby

A Musical Legend Mourned: The loss of concert pianist and VSU Professor of Music Emeritus Buckner Gamby

by | Aug 18, 2017 | Article, Classical Music, Conductors, Featured, News, Other Arts News, Petersburg, Recitals, VA

IN MEMORIAM:  Buckner Gamby’s passing has put a hole in the hearts of the many lives that he touched with his amazing talent, kind demeanor and impact on numerous musicians across the country. by Patrick D. McCoy Virginia State University Professor of Music...
Philadelphia’s Russian Opera Workshop to present legendary mezzo-soprano Florence Quivar in a Masterclass on July 21

Philadelphia’s Russian Opera Workshop to present legendary mezzo-soprano Florence Quivar in a Masterclass on July 21

by | Jun 29, 2017 | Article, Arts Ahead, Classical Music, Concerts, Featured, News, Opera, Other Arts News, Videos

Masterclass:  The legendary mezzo-soprano Florence Quivar steps into the spotlight to conduct a masterclass under the auspices of Philadelphia’s Russian Opera Workshop. by Patrick D. McCoy For many opera buffs, the name Florence Quivar is one that is synonymous...
Bass-baritone Jonathan Woody to be presented in concert by the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts

Bass-baritone Jonathan Woody to be presented in concert by the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts

by | Jun 10, 2017 | Article, Arts Ahead, Baroque, Classical Music, Concerts, Conductors, DC, Early Music, Featured, News, Washington

HOMEGROWN: The Maryland Native-accomplished bass-baritone Jonathan Woody returns home for a special concert presented by the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts, Sunday, June 11, 4 p.m. at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. by Patrick D....
‘A Reillying Cry”: Remembering J. Reilly Lewis One Year Later

‘A Reillying Cry”: Remembering J. Reilly Lewis One Year Later

by | Jun 10, 2017 | Article, Arts Ahead, Baroque, Classical Music, Concerts, Conductors, DC, Early Music, Featured, News, Other Arts News, The Washington Chorus, Uncategorized

Marking the Anniversary:  The family, friends and musical colleagues reflect on the life and artistic excellence of Maestro J. Reilly Lewis, who passed unexpectedly on June 9, 2016. by Patrick D. McCoy The week of June 9 of last year was one that left many in the DC...