by patrickmccoy | Dec 14, 2023 | Across the Arts, Article, Reviews
IN RECITAL: Baritone Justin Austin performed a program of wide-ranging emotions. (Photos: Scott Suchman) by Patrick D. McCoy Each year, Washington National Opera recognizes an outstanding vocal artist with the Marian Anderson Vocal Award. This year’s...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 13, 2019 | News, Reviews, Trends, Uncategorized
SOARING HIGH Presented in her Washington recital début by Vocal Arts DC, soprano Michelle Bradley sang an impressive recital in The Terrace Theater on Wednesday evening. by Patrick D. McCoy With the advent of social media, the musical talents of an artist can be...
by Patrick D. McCoy | May 21, 2019 | Featured, News, Reviews
REVIEW: In program of vocal treasures, countertenor Iestyn Davies shined in a program of works by Purcell, Handel, Dowland and others. by Patrick D. McCoy To close out the Vocal Arts DC season of exceptional vocal recitals, countertenor Iestyn Davies was joined by...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Apr 12, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
FROM THE HEART: In two contrasting song cycles, tenor Lawrence Brownlee offered an intimate evening of music. by Patrick D. McCoy It is always wonderful when an audience gets treated to a different side of an artist’s musicianship. Such was true last night as...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Dec 21, 2018 | Article, Featured, News, Reviews
A Glowing Début: Vocal Arts DC presented soprano Angel Blue in recital with a program of vocal works by Mozart, Strauss, Rachmaninoff and others. by Patrick D. McCoy It is often an artist’s aspiration to make a recital début in a major concert hall or venue. ...