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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Feb 20, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
LIFT EVERY VOICE: Since its inception by Choral Arts founder, the late Norman Scribner, the annual choral tribute to MLK continues to lift hearts and voices together in song. by Patrick D. McCoy There are perhaps only a few times that the tapestry of diversity is...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jan 21, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
SONG LIEDER: Soprano Renée Fleming returned to The Kennedy Center in a performance with the National Symphony Orchestra with conductor Gianandrea Noseda, collaborating together for the first time. by Patrick D. McCoy Soprano Renée Fleming is certainly no stranger to...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jan 18, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews, Uncategorized, Videos
MORE THAN A ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGH: Not one, but eight of the areas most talented sopranos of color SLAYED in a delightful program for all. by Patrick D. McCoy In an age where the arts across the board are suffering with low numbers in attendance and overall interest,...
