by Patrick D. McCoy | Jun 19, 2020 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, Videos
God of Our Weary Years: From legends, professionals and rising artists, soprano Nicole Heaston assembled outstanding black concert and opera singers in this moving rendition of Roland Carter’s arrangement of Lift Every Voice and Sing” just in time for the...
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 | Feb 27, 2020 | Article, Breaking News, Featured
CHORAL FOUNDER SET TO RETIRE: After many years leading The City Choir of Washington, which he founded in 2007, the retirement of the esteemed conductor, composer and educator Robert Shafer was announced this week. (Photo Credit: Arts Laureate) by Patrick D. McCoy The...
