by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 1, 2020 | Article, Featured, Uncategorized, Videos
Arts Journalist Patrick D. McCoy speaks out on the most recent racial injustices, including the death of George Floyd and calls arts presenters, venues and other leaders to action: With the anxiety and turmoil of COVID-19, the current dark season has been compounded...
by Patrick D. McCoy | May 23, 2020 | Article, Exclusive, Featured, News, Uncategorized
FROM THE CONCERT HALL TO THE CHURCH HOUSE: As COVID-19 continues to grip our Nation, the voices of many of our churches wrestle with the reality that their may be no choral singing for quite a while. by Patrick D. McCoy The coronavirus pandemic has certainly had a...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Mar 5, 2020 | Featured, Reviews, Uncategorized
Samson and Delilah Mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges and tenor Roberto Aronica lead the way among several cast members making their mainstage Washington National Opera débuts in the Saint-Saëns classic. by Patrick D. McCoy (PHOTO: Scott Suchman) A story from the...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Mar 3, 2020 | Breaking News, Featured, News, Uncategorized
NAME CHANGE In the wake of the allegations against famed tenor Placido Domingo, Washington National Opera makes a name change to its young artist program. by Patrick D. McCoy –FROM A PRESS RELEASE In 2002, while Placido Domingo was serving as Washington National...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Mar 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
RETURNING TO EMERGE: From her performing in DC at The Kennedy Center during her college days, to appearing in recital as the recipient of the Marian Anderson Award, mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges takes center stage in her début with Washington National Opera in...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Feb 6, 2020 | Breaking News, Featured, Uncategorized
EXCLUSIVE: A Game Changing Appointment: On the cusp of its nearly 60 year choral presence in our Nation’s Capital, Eugene Rogers will be the first African-American conductor of The Washington Chorus, one of our country’s premiere symphonic choirs. Here,...
