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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Mar 20, 2019 | Article, Featured, Radio, Reviews
A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC: Based in Charleston, SC, The Colour of Music Festival recently mounted performances featuring prominently musicians of color at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, culminating in a performance of the Mozart “Requiem”, in memory of...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Mar 19, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
GOING GREEN: Paying homage to Artistic Director Christopher Bell’s homeland, The Washington Chorus presented a festive program celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day. by Patrick D. McCoy A special part of any Saint Patrick’s Day celebration is the presence...
