by patrickmccoy | Dec 24, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Reviews
The festive evening of holiday music also marked the official début of Marie Bucoy Calavan as artistic director of The Choral Arts Society of Washington. by Patrick D. McCoy Last year around this time when Choral Arts was in the midst of the search for its new musical...
by patrickmccoy | Dec 18, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Breaking News, Reviews, Uncategorized
As the recipient of the 2024 Marian Anderson Award, Key’mon Murrah was presented in recital in The Terrace Theater. by Patrick D. McCoy PHOTO: Scott Suchman The immense talent and courage of legendary contralto Marian Anderson opened the doors of concert halls and...
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...
