by patrickmccoy | Sep 6, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Exclusive, Reviews, Uncategorized
WITH DEEP EMOTION: One of Bach’s most deeply felt works was performed as a part of what is perhaps the worlds ‘rock concert’ of classical music. by Patrick D. McCoy Almost immediately, when one thinks about the great musical contributions of the...
by patrickmccoy | Dec 16, 2023 | Across the Arts, Article, Reviews
REVIEW: Music for the season, both old and new filled the Music Center at Strathmore by Patrick D. McCoy When you have a good meal, the tendency is to go back for more. “A Candlelight Christmas” presented each year by The Washington Chorus at both The...
by patrickmccoy | Dec 14, 2023 | Across the Arts, Article, Reviews
IN RECITAL: Baritone Justin Austin performed a program of wide-ranging emotions. (Photos: Scott Suchman) by Patrick D. McCoy Each year, Washington National Opera recognizes an outstanding vocal artist with the Marian Anderson Vocal Award. This year’s...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jan 2, 2023 | Across the Arts, Article, Choral Music, Community Events, Exclusive, Featured, Interviews, News, Reviews
BACK ON STAGE: After an array of performance cancellations and venue constraints, ensembles began to return to the stage in full force with exciting productions. LEAD PHOTO: The Washington Bach Consort performed the world-premiere of “A New Song” by...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 23, 2022 | Across the Arts, Article, Choral Music, Featured, Reviews, The Choral Arts Society of Washington
A BURST OF JOY: In their first holiday gala concert as artistic director, Dr. Jace Kaholokula Saplan led The Choral Arts Society of Washington in a program of both familiar and new seasonal gems in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall (PHOTOS: Shannon Finney Photography)...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 17, 2022 | Across the Arts, Choral Music, Featured, News, Reviews, The Choral Arts Society of Washington, Uncategorized
DEPTH AND JOY VIRTUAL REVIEW: Wide-Ranging Program of Music by Johannes Brahms captured the soundtrack of Scott Tucker’s Choral Arts tenure. LEAD PHOTO: Shannon Finney Photography by Patrick D. McCoy The all Brahms evening presented last night at Washington...
