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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Oct 26, 2019 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, Interviews, News, Uncategorized
WITH UNITED VOICES The Camerata Singers, Chamber Singers and soprano Lisa Edwards-Burrs of Virginia’s Longwood University will present a free concert at Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Beltsville, MD on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. by Patrick...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Oct 15, 2019 | Article, Featured, News
WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE: Nolan Williams, Jr., along with the Morgan State University Choir, NEWorks Voices of America Choir, Philharmonic Orchestra and guest soloists inspired through music. (Cover Photo Credit: Jhon-Ochoa, Courtesy of NEWorks Productions) by Patrick...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Oct 11, 2019 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, Jessye Norman (1945-2019), News
A WINDOW BEYOND: AUGUSTA’s 12CBS/NBC 26 will give admirers near and far the opportunity to pay their final respects to the great soprano Jessye Norman through live streaming. by Patrick D. McCoy After confirmation from Augusta’s local news station...