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,...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jan 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. REMEMBERED On Sunday during its annual tribute, The Choral Arts Society of Washington will present Sherrilyn Ifill with its Humanitarian Award. by Patrick D. McCoy (FILE PHOTO: The 2019 Choral Arts MLK Tribute) Marking its...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Of Peace and Light: The Washington Chorus pulled out all the stops in a program of holiday favorites and new discoveries. by Patrick D. McCoy On Sunday evening the sounds of the season filled The Kennedy Center concert hall as The Washington Chorus presented...
