by Patrick D. McCoy | Nov 15, 2019 | Article, Featured, Reviews
LOVE, LUST AND BETRAYAL With soprano Leah Crocetto as Desdemona and tenor Russell Thomas as Othello, the age old story of burning desire came to life in this Washington National Opera rendering. by Patrick D. McCoy The current Washington National Opera run of Giuseppe...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Nov 5, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
MANY A SPLENDID THING The King’s Singers performed a love inspired program as a part of the Saint John’s Georgetown Concert Series. by Patrick D. McCoy There are many things that may inspire one to sing. But for even those who may not have a...
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...
