by Patrick D. McCoy | Nov 4, 2020 | Article, Reviews
WHEN VOICES COUNT: Composer Dave Ragland explores the Black vote with his new opera “One Vote Won” for Nashville Opera. LEAD PHOTO: Tamica Nicole in the lead role of Gloria, who ponders why she should vote in the election. by Patrick D. McCoy This season...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Mar 5, 2020 | Featured, Reviews, Uncategorized
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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 19, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
GALA NIGHT: In its annual series of concerts for the holiday, on Monday night The Choral Arts Society of Washington celebrated with its 39th Annual Concert and Gala featuring mezzo-soprano Kristina Nicole Lewis. (Photo Credit: All photos courtesy of Shannon Finney...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 13, 2019 | News, Reviews, Trends, Uncategorized
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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 12, 2019 | Featured, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
Tradition With A Purpose: Marking its 81st annual tradition of presenting George Frideric Handel’s oratorio “Messiah,” The Senior Choir of Historic Shiloh Baptist Church under the direction of Thomas Dixon Tyler mounted a purposeful experience,...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 6, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
GLIMPSES OF AN ENGLISH CHRISTMAS: Just ahead of their England tour, Anthony Blake Clark led Baltimore Choral Arts in a festive program of holiday music in the great cathedral tradition. by Patrick D. McCoy On Tuesday night at the Baltimore Basilica, Baltimore Choral...