by Patrick D. McCoy | Oct 10, 2019 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, News
A NEW OPERA: Howard University Alumnus and recent faculty addition to the Manhattan School of Music Damien Sneed to premiere new opera at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall by Patrick D. McCoy This Friday, October 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Damien Sneed will...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Oct 7, 2019 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, News, Trends, Videos
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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Sep 30, 2019 | Featured, News, Reviews
A Legend Returns: A favorite of The Metropolitan Opera, soprano Leona Mitchell appeared in recital on Saturday evening in Baltimore. by Patrick D. McCoy For devout opera fans, the name Leona Mitchell rings a loud bell and for good reason. The Grammy award winning...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Sep 27, 2019 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, News, Reviews
The Return of An American Classic “It has been nearly thirty years since the George Gershwin opera “Porgy and Bess” has been performed at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. In 1985, the first Met performance was headed by an all-star cast which...