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 — Jenny Bilfield, President & CEO Washington Performing Arts

 

 

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O Night Divine with Choral Arts

The festive evening of holiday music also marked the official début of Marie Bucoy Calavan as artistic director of The Choral Arts Society of Washington. by Patrick D. McCoy Last year around this time when Choral Arts was in the midst of the search for its new musical...

IN REVIEW:  Countertenor Key’mon Murrah in Recital at The Kennedy Center

As the recipient of the 2024 Marian Anderson Award, Key’mon Murrah was presented in recital in The Terrace Theater. by Patrick D. McCoy PHOTO:  Scott Suchman The immense talent and courage of legendary contralto Marian Anderson opened the doors of concert halls and...

The Heritage Signature Chorale continues to mark 25th Anniversary with upcoming November concert

CELEBRATING A SEASON OF THANKS:  Heritage Signature Chorale continues to mark 25th anniversary season with upcoming concert, November 2, 2024 by Patrick D. McCoy The Heritage Signature Chorale will continue to mark its 25th Anniversary with its concert season...

Visionary behind Mid America Productions Peter Tiboris has passed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MidAmerica Productions is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its Founder and General Music Director, Peter Tiboris. For over four decades, maestro Peter Tiboris dedicated his life to transforming MidAmerica Productions into a...

Musical Cornerstones

Resounding Voices-Old and New Sounds mark concert by The Washington Chorus by Patrick D. McCoy Eugene Rogers conducted The Washington Chorus in a program that featured the music of Aaron Copland and the music of two living composers:  Carlos Simon and Jessie...

Marian Anderson Historical Society to Mark Reopening with Gala

A FESTIVE REOPENING:  Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society Reopening Gala Events with culminating gala- Sunday November 3rd 4pm at the Historic Wanamaker Building Crystal Tea Ball Room  by Patrick D. McCoy The Marian Anderson Museum is on the horizon of...

Masaaki Suzuki leads the Bach Collegium Japan in the Performance of Bach’s St. John Passion at BBC Proms

WITH DEEP EMOTION:  One of Bach's most deeply felt works was performed as a part of what is perhaps the worlds 'rock concert' of classical music. by Patrick D. McCoy Almost immediately, when one thinks about the great musical contributions of the Baroque master Johann...

Early Music America Appoints New Board Members

Early Music America is excited to welcome eight new Board members. They are passionate about early music, committed to equity in the arts, and will devote time and energy to the organization’s mission-driven work.  New Board members: Kathryn Cok, August Denhard,...

THE MAESTRO SERIES: An Interview With Dr. Jason Max Ferdinand

THE ROAD TO BBC PROMS 2024:  Internationally acclaimed conductor Dr. Jason Max Ferdinand pops up in an interview with Patrick D. McCoy on Across the Arts ahead of his upcoming concerts this weekend (June 22-23) with his equally acclaimed professional choir-The Jason...

THE MAESTRO SERIES: An Interview with Acclaimed Conductor Frank Albinder

THE MAESTRO SERIES Welcomes Frank Albinder ahead of his final concert at Music Director of The Washington Men's Camerata.
Musical Cornerstones

Musical Cornerstones

Resounding Voices-Old and New Sounds mark concert by The Washington Chorus by Patrick D. McCoy Eugene Rogers conducted The Washington Chorus in a program that featured the music of Aaron Copland and the music of two living composers:  Carlos Simon and Jessie...

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THE CONVERSATION SERIES:  An Interview with Composer Mason Bynes and Artistic Director of The Washington Master Chorale-Thomas Colohan

THE CONVERSATION SERIES: An Interview with Composer Mason Bynes and Artistic Director of The Washington Master Chorale-Thomas Colohan

I,TOO SING AMERICA:  The Washington Master Chorale will present a concert of music amplifying the works of young, brilliant Black composers.  Mason Bynes and Thomas Colohan discussed the program on "Across the Arts." Watch Here:   ATTEND THE CONCERT: Sunday,...

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