by Patrick D. McCoy | Jan 1, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
TOP PICKS: 2018 highlights of music events and memorable arts moments in the DC Metro area and beyond. by Patrick D. McCoy With all the many arts events and opportunities in the Washington area to take part of, there are certain performances that stood tall among the...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 21, 2018 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
A Glowing Début: Vocal Arts DC presented soprano Angel Blue in recital with a program of vocal works by Mozart, Strauss, Rachmaninoff and others. by Patrick D. McCoy It is often an artist’s aspiration to make a recital début in a major concert hall or venue. ...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 19, 2018 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
Joyful Exuberance: Dana Marsh conducted his first official Christmas concert as artistic director and conductor of The Washington Bach Consort in a program of a cappella choral works by Praetorius, Schein, Schütz and accompanied works by both Johann Ludwig Bach and...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Nov 14, 2018 | Article, Featured, Reviews, Uncategorized
BAROQUE MASTERPIECES: The National Chamber Ensemble opened its 12th season with music of the Baroque Period with instrumental works by Albinoni and Vivaldi, concluding with the sacred gem “Stabat Mater” by Giovanni Pergolesi. by Patrick D. McCoy When it...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Oct 9, 2018 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
My first piece as contributor to Classical Voice North America, the online publication of the Music Critics Association of North America. READ THE REVIEW: CLICK HERE
by Patrick D. McCoy | Sep 17, 2018 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
Sing a New Song: Exuberant choral works marked the beginning of a new chapter. by Patrick D. McCoy There were many emotions that wafted in the atmosphere of The Washington Bach Consort’s season opener on Sunday. A sense of homage to the legacy of the late...