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 | Mar 3, 2020 | Breaking News, Featured, News, Uncategorized
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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Mar 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
RETURNING TO EMERGE: From her performing in DC at The Kennedy Center during her college days, to appearing in recital as the recipient of the Marian Anderson Award, mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges takes center stage in her début with Washington National Opera in...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Feb 27, 2020 | Article, Breaking News, Featured
CHORAL FOUNDER SET TO RETIRE: After many years leading The City Choir of Washington, which he founded in 2007, the retirement of the esteemed conductor, composer and educator Robert Shafer was announced this week. (Photo Credit: Arts Laureate) by Patrick D. McCoy The...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Feb 11, 2020 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, News
IN GREAT COMPANY: Liverman joins the ranks of recent recipients such as Soloman Howard, J’Nai Bridges, Ryan Speedo Green, Janai Brugger, John Holiday, Lawrence Brownlee, among others as the 2020 Marian Anderson Award recipient. by Patrick D. McCoy In the...
