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 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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Nov 15, 2019 | Article, Featured, Reviews
LOVE, LUST AND BETRAYAL With soprano Leah Crocetto as Desdemona and tenor Russell Thomas as Othello, the age old story of burning desire came to life in this Washington National Opera rendering. by Patrick D. McCoy The current Washington National Opera run of Giuseppe...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Nov 7, 2019 | Article, Featured, From the Archives, Interviews, News
INTERVIEW: Samuel Ramey is one of the most famous basses singing in the world today. Patrick D. McCoy spoke with Mr. Ramey about his career, recent book and operatic performances, including his 2010 appearance with Washington National Opera in “Hamlet” by...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Nov 5, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
MANY A SPLENDID THING The King’s Singers performed a love inspired program as a part of the Saint John’s Georgetown Concert Series. by Patrick D. McCoy There are many things that may inspire one to sing. But for even those who may not have a...
