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 | Jun 28, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
SENDING A MESSAGE: Introducing some standards and new works by African-composers, bass-baritone Carl DuPont presented a rich vocal recital underscored by thought provoking narration. by Patrick D. McCoy Founded by concert pianist Asiya Korepanova, Festival Baltimore...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 17, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
MARKING A MILESTONE REVIEW: The Heritage Signature Chorale presented its 19th Anniversary Concert in Washington by Patrick D. McCoy “When we know where we’ve been, we know where we are going” was the sentiment parenthetically speaking as The Heritage Signature...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 8, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews, Trends
REVIEW: Now towards the end of its run at Arena Stage, “Jubilee” inspires the power of song through the legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. by Patrick D. McCoy If you ever have met person who has attended a historically black college or...
by Patrick D. McCoy | May 21, 2019 | Featured, News, Reviews
REVIEW: In program of vocal treasures, countertenor Iestyn Davies shined in a program of works by Purcell, Handel, Dowland and others. by Patrick D. McCoy To close out the Vocal Arts DC season of exceptional vocal recitals, countertenor Iestyn Davies was joined by...