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...
by Patrick D. McCoy | May 9, 2018 | Reviews, Videos
RENEW: The Washington Performing Arts Men, Women and Children of the Gospel marked their 25th Anniversary at the Music Center at Strathmore, culminating the 50th Anniversary of its presenter, Washington Performing Arts. by Patrick D. McCoy It was a spirited Friday...
by Patrick D. McCoy | May 9, 2018 | Reviews
REVIEW: Under the direction of Maestro Stanley J. Thurston, the DC-based ensemble presented a varied afternoon of sacred choral music. by Patrick D. McCoy The annual concert by The Heritage Signature Chorale is certainly one that is looked forward to year after year...
by Patrick D. McCoy | May 9, 2018 | Reviews
REVIEW: Closing out the 2016-17 Georgetown Concert Series, baritone Nathan Gunn and pianist Julie Gunn offered a little something for everyone. by Patrick D. McCoy In years past, the perception of the format for a song cycle perhaps would have been much different than...