by Patrick D. McCoy | Sep 30, 2019 | Featured, News, Reviews
A Legend Returns: A favorite of The Metropolitan Opera, soprano Leona Mitchell appeared in recital on Saturday evening in Baltimore. by Patrick D. McCoy For devout opera fans, the name Leona Mitchell rings a loud bell and for good reason. The Grammy award winning...
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 | 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...
