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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Apr 12, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
FROM THE HEART: In two contrasting song cycles, tenor Lawrence Brownlee offered an intimate evening of music. by Patrick D. McCoy It is always wonderful when an audience gets treated to a different side of an artist’s musicianship. Such was true last night as...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Apr 11, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
BLUES IN ORBIT: A special tribute concert featuring the music of Duke Ellington marked the 50th year anniversary of Apollo 11. by Patrick D. McCoy Who would have immediately thought that there was a connection between explorations in space and the music of...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Apr 10, 2019 | Article, Featured, Reviews, Uncategorized
VOCAL COLORS: The Skylark Ensemble recently performed an all a cappella program as a part of the Saint John’s Georgetown Concert Series. by Patrick D. McCoy As the weather changes and the floral colors of spring come forth, there is something even more...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Apr 7, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
BREATH OF FRESH AIR: With a hint of star-power and a stellar cast of singers, Washington Concert Opera hits a home-run with Rossini’s “Zelmira.” (COVER PHOTO: L to R: Silvia Tro Santafé, Lawrence Brownlee, conductor Antony Walker, Matthew Scollin...
