by patrickmccoy | May 14, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Kathleen Battle
A Triumphant Return: Legendary Soprano Kathleen Battle sings The Metropolitan Opera House into a frenzy! In what many described as an ‘out of the blue’ appearance, the glamorous soprano proved that she still has star power, packing the 3850-seat house...
by patrickmccoy | Mar 19, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Breaking News, Featured
LONG-AWAITED: After witnessing her glorious star-studded appearance with her Underground Railroad at The Metropolitan Opera House back in 2016, Ms. Battle returns in a ‘portrait’ concert on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024 at 5 PM. LEAD PHOTO: Legendary...
by patrickmccoy | Feb 16, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Featured, News
A MUSICAL LEGACY: Mrs. Mayme Wikins Holt, the mother of the late baritone Ben Holt has died at the age of 101 after many years of supporting and nurturing countless musical artists. by Patrick D. McCoy The life of beloved supporter of the arts Mayme Holt will be...
by patrickmccoy | Jan 1, 2024 | Across the Arts, Article, Cathedral Choral Society, Choral Music, Featured, The Choral Arts Society of Washington
#1: On the Scene in 2023: Even though “Across the Arts” was on the scene less than usual, we were able to catch some memorable moments. The top highlight of 2023 is the formation and concert début of the Washington Douglass Chorale under the direction of...
by patrickmccoy | Jun 8, 2023 | Across the Arts, Exclusive, Featured, Live Stream
Across the Arts Host Patrick D. McCoy caught up with the opera superstar tenor Lawrence Brownlee live in New York during his run as Tamino in Mozart’s opera “Die Zauberflöte” at The Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Check out the chat, which took...
