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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Mar 12, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
WINDOWS OF HEAVEN: Artistic Director Robert Shafer lead The City Choir of Washington in a special program of sacred choral gems by French masters. by Patrick D. McCoy The afternoon of music presented by The City Choir of Washington for many was like spending the...