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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Sep 23, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
Their Majesty: Voices and Instruments of The Washington Bach Consort ushered in the new season with a program of musical grandeur. by Patrick D. McCoy When The Washington Bach Consort marked its 35th Anniversary Season with its founder, the late J....
by Patrick D. McCoy | Sep 20, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
A CULTURAL JOURNEY: With an ensemble of musicians, flautist Ceylon Mitchell ushered in the spirit of National Hispanic Heritage Month with an engaging program. by Patrick D. McCoy When most people think of Latin or African inspired music, chamber music may be...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Sep 17, 2019 | Article, Featured, News
A Space Within: The remarkable new complex at The Kennedy Center made its début with a two week festival, set to culminate on September 22. by Patrick D. McCoy There is just something about a new space that seems to create a buzz and excitement. But what makes this...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Sep 9, 2019 | Article, Featured, News
A VOICE IN THE COMMUNITY: The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts puts the spotlight on the arts, with special emphasis on prominent leaders in local government and media. by Patrick D. McCoy This week, some of our nation’s most...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Aug 20, 2019 | Article, Featured, From the Archives, Interviews, News
A REPRISE: Nine years ago, I had the honor of interviewing bass-baritone Eric Owens about his role as Porgy in the 2010 production of “Porgy and Bess” with Washington National Opera. In celebration of his reprise of this role at The Metropolitan Opera...
