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, Jessye Norman (1945-2019), News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM AN OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE– Homecoming Service for International Opera Star Jessye Norman Set with 4-Day Week-long Services and Celebrations (New York, NY – October 7, 2019) – The family of international opera star Jessye Norman...
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 | Oct 5, 2019 | Article, Featured, From the Archives, News
A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY: In 2011, Howard Alumnus Damien Sneed accompanied soprano Jessye Norman (1945-2019) in a performance commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Rooms of the U.S. State Department, hosted by then Secretary of State Hillary Rodham...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Sep 30, 2019 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, News, Videos
A Profound Loss: Agnes Wan Patterson will be remembered as an accomplished concert pianist, professor of music, church musician and above all: a loving mother and wife. by Patrick D. McCoy It is with deeply profound sadness to share the passing of Dr. Agnes...
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...
