by Patrick D. McCoy | May 14, 2019 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, News
BREAKING NEWS: The charismatic conductor who has in a short time endeared himself to Washington audiences will be leaving the area. by Patrick D. McCoy It was just a few years ago that The Washington Chorus saw the departure of beloved music director Julian...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Apr 18, 2019 | Article, Featured, News
MANY FIRSTS: Read Patrick’s first classical music review as a freelance contributor to The Washington Post For his first published review as a freelancer to The Washington Post, Patrick reviewed the debut of renowned concert violinist Daniel Hope at The...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Apr 12, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
FROM THE HEART: In two contrasting song cycles, tenor Lawrence Brownlee offered an intimate evening of music. by Patrick D. McCoy It is always wonderful when an audience gets treated to a different side of an artist’s musicianship. Such was true last night as...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Apr 11, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
BLUES IN ORBIT: A special tribute concert featuring the music of Duke Ellington marked the 50th year anniversary of Apollo 11. by Patrick D. McCoy Who would have immediately thought that there was a connection between explorations in space and the music of...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Apr 10, 2019 | Article, Featured, Reviews, Uncategorized
VOCAL COLORS: The Skylark Ensemble recently performed an all a cappella program as a part of the Saint John’s Georgetown Concert Series. by Patrick D. McCoy As the weather changes and the floral colors of spring come forth, there is something even more...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Apr 7, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
BREATH OF FRESH AIR: With a hint of star-power and a stellar cast of singers, Washington Concert Opera hits a home-run with Rossini’s “Zelmira.” (COVER PHOTO: L to R: Silvia Tro Santafé, Lawrence Brownlee, conductor Antony Walker, Matthew Scollin...
