Charles Dean Dixon, conductor, was born January 10, 1915 in New York, New York to West Indian parents Henry Charles Dixon and McClara Rolston Dixon. Dixon’s parents exposed him to classical music at an early age and his mother taught him to play the violin, along with a number of other instruments. By the age of nine he was considered a musical pro…

Winner of the 2018 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award by the U.S Solti Foundation, German based American conductor, Roderick Cox, has been praised as a conductor who is “paving the way” (NBC News) and recognized as a “trailblazer…a conductor who will be amongst the vanguard” (Minnesota StarTribune). Cox has gained international attention for recent a…

American soprano Janice Chandler-Eteme’s astonishing range of concert literature includes Strauss' Four Last Songs (Reading, Baltimore, Syracuse, Harrisburg and Utah Symphonies; Florida Orchestra, Fort Wayne Philharmonic; Grand Teton and Texas Music Festivals); Philip Glass' Passion of Ramakrishna (Pacific Symphony); Mahler's Second Symphony (San D…

Praised for his "commanding stage presence" and "rich, resonant bass," Kenneth Kellogg is quickly gaining recognition as a sought after young artist. Born and raised in Washington, D.C, music has been a part of his life since grade school. Nurtured in the public school system by amazing music teachers, he participated in choirs throughout the city …

Kenneth Overton is lauded for blending his opulent baritone with magnetic and varied portrayals that seemingly “emanate from deep within body and soul.” Raised in Philadelphia, Kenneth Overton’s symphonious baritone voicehas sent him around the globe. Kenneth is one of the most sought after Opera singers of his generation, and successfully started …

Damien Sneed is a multi-genre recording artist and a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Sphinx Medal of Excellence honor, which is presented annually to emerging Black and Latino leaders in classical music, Sneed has also garnered attention in a wide range of other musical genres, including jazz, gospel, pop, R&B and musical theatre. He has already …

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Todays guest is an important voice in the world of classical music. Currently the Chief Classical Music Critic for The Washington Post, Anne Midgette is a graduate of Yale University. Over her career, she has reviewed opera, music, and art throughout Europe for The Wall Street Journal, Opera News, and other publications. Returning to the United Sta…

Soprano Lisette Oropesa was recently named as the winner of the 2019 Richard Tucker Award. She stars in major productions around the world and has garnered acclaim in several prestigious debuts including in the title role of Lucia di Lammermoor at the Teatro Real Madrid and Royal Opera House. Past winners include such luminaries as Stephanie Blythe…

Christopher Bell will lead the Washington Chorus in a performance of Mozart's timeless Requiem at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on November 16. He chats with Across the Arts host Patrick D. McCoy about the performance and his career as a conductor both in the US and abroad.Par Patrick D McCoy

Internationally acclaimed tenor and opera star Lawrence Brownlee returns to "Across the Arts" with Washington, D.C. based arts columnist Patrick D. McCoy about his upcoming performance with Washington Concert Opera in Rossini's "Zelmira" and his recital under the auspices of Vocal Arts DC. Previously, Brownlee chatted McCoy on THE I TOO SING AMERIC…

Stanley J. Thurston is one of Washington's beloved musical figures. Whether he is standing in front of The Heritage Signature Chorale or on the stage of The Kennedy Center, his demand for excellence shines through. Thurston joins The Maestro Series to discuss his role as founding conductor of The Heritage Signature Chorale and its upcoming concert.…

Soprano Kristin Lewis has graced the stages of many of the world’s leading opera houses. Noted for her wellfocused, majestic sound, rich in overtones and possessing a rare blend of piano culture and flourishing emphasis, she has been directed by among the most illustrious conductors. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas/USA, Ms. Lewis grew up in a mus…

After an extensive round of auditions and interviews for the revered post as artistic director of The Washington Bach Consort, Dana Marsh was named the new director, succeeding the late Dr. J. Reilly Lewis, who founded the consort in 1977. Lewis died unexpectedly in June 2016. His remarkable artistry will long be remembered, treasured and felt. Art…

In repertoire encompassing George Frideric Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto to Jonathan Dove’s Flight and beyond, countertenor John Holiday’s expressive and richly beautiful voice has made him an increasingly sought after artist, possessing a “vocal instrument that threatens to equal the name artists in his range.” (Herald Times) Mr. Holiday is the…

ABOUT THE JUNE 2 AT THE MUSIC CENTER AT STRATHMORE CONCERT: CLICK HERE ABOUT MICHELE: Michele Fowlin serves as music director of the Washington Performing Arts Society’s Children of the Gospel Choir. She attended Howard University and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree in vocal performance/pedagogy with a piano minor. While at Howard, she st…

A listen in at the internationally acclaimed soprano's new holiday album just in time for the holiday. The recording is available at Amazon.com and CD Baby.Par Patrick D McCoy

Across the arts takes a listen to soprano Angela Brown's new Christmas album "This Christmas." No stranger to THE OPERA DIVA SERIES, the internationally acclaimed soprano shares her myriad of musical experiences in this fresh take on Christmas carols and holiday favorites. Turn the speakers up and continue the holiday celebration!…

As a part of the 2014 Chamber Music Vocal Matinee Recital Series at the Colour of Music Festival, baritone Darnell Ishmel present at recital at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC. He is accompanied by pianist Mikael Darmanie and joined by cellist Khary Joyner. PROGRAM R. Nathaniel Dett-Hymn to Parnassus Franz Schubert Drei Lieder, Der…

In response to the keynote address by Wayne S. Brown, President and CEO of the Michigan Opera Theatre, our host and Washington Life Magazine performing arts columnist, Patrick D. McCoy moderates a panel discussion culminating the Community Symposium Series of the Colour of Music Festival with Dr. Karen Chandler of College of Charleston, Jennifer Bo…

Culminating the 2014 Community Symposium Series of The Colour of Music Festival in Charleston, SC (October 22-26) was a timely keynote address by Wayne S. Brown, former Director of Opera and Music at the NEA and now President and CEO of Michigan Opera Theatre. In his address, Brown shares his trajectory in the arena of arts management, its importan…

The Colour of Music Festival began this week in Charleston, SC. (October 22-26) featuring chamber music performances, organ and voice recitals. Dr. Wayne A. Barr of Tuskegee University opened the High Noon Organ Recital Series in music by Whitlock, J. S. Bach, Ralph Simpson and Vierne. Recorded live at Grace Episcopal Church Charleston. For more in…

Noted composer Dr. Trevor Weston of Drew University drops in discuss his career both as a performer and teacher of music. Weston will open the Community Symposium Series of the Colour of Music Festival, which will be held October 22-26 in Charleston, SC. His talk will focus on Charleston's contributions to classical music around the world. During t…

Soloman Howard joins the show to speak about his trajectory in the arena of opera. The Morgan University and Manhattan School of Music graduate is currently one of Washington National Opera's rising stars and is set to make his Metropolitan Opera debut this fall! Currently a member of Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program…

Anton Armstrong the conductor of the Saint Olaf Choir joins the show to discuss his career and views on Choral Music. The noted conductor is in Washington at the Chorus America conference.Par Patrick D McCoy

Terri Allen, Executive Director of the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) and its co-founder Pamela Simonson (with brother Victor Simonson) drop in on Arts Across America to discuss the role of CAAPA in the community as it strives to "bring color to the classics." This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Washington, D…

When Travis Pratt took the stage on the hit television show "America's Got Talent" no one one was ready for what happened next. Approaching the microphone, Pratt dedicated a soaring rendition in his soprano voice of the timeless aria "O mio babbino caro" by Puccini to his girlfriend, who he then proposed to on national television. Pratt drops in on…

The is a not to be missed show confronting the monsters of jealousy and envy in the arts. On one breath, a person can be praised and revered for the beauty they create, then slandered all on the same breath. Joining the show to unpack the pain of the green monster called envy is Baltimore based violist Robin Faye Massie-Pighee and St. Louis based e…

For many couples whose marriages end in divorce, there is some solace found in monetary compensation or the gain of tangible belongings. But what happens when two people that once shared the gift of music no longer experience it together because of hurt feelings, anger or even resentment. Divorced couple, both opera singers Marlissa Hudson and Coli…

THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS welcomes esteemed organist, conductor and Bach scholar J. Reilly Lewis to discuss his upcoming concert performance with NOW, The New Orchestra of Washington. No stranger to Washington, D. C. audiences, Lewis is the founder of the Washington Bach Consort, currently its 35th Anniversary Season and conductor of the Cathedral Ch…

THE OPERA DIVA SERIES welcomes Canadian American soprano Othalie Graham to the show. She joins the broadcast to discuss first international performance in the title role of Puccini's Turnadot in Mexico. Ms. Graham debuts with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in October in Verdi's Requiem. PRESS RELEASE: http://www.prlog.org/11987471-soprano-othalie-g…

Scholar, Ethnomusicologist and Social Activist Alisha Lola Jones drop in to chat about the 2012 Genius Conference for Men, scheduled to be held at THEARC in D. C. next month. She willbe joined by David Hughey, a featured performer in the recent Broadway revival of Porgy and Bess. Together, they will unpack the idea of the "Genius" that lie deep wit…

Co-Founders of D.C. newest, trend-setting orchestra, N. O. W. Grace Cho and Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez join Patrick for a lively and informative chat about the orchestra's inaugural concert season, "A TOAST TO SEASON ONE." The concert will take place at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ in Bethesda, MD. …

Join us as we air the 2012 August Musicales Recital of soprano Lisa Edwards-Burrs at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA. She is accompanied by pianist Michael Simpson. Purcell-Music for A While, Hahn-A Chloris,Debussy-Fantoches, Bachelet-Chere Nuit, Richard Strauss-Zueignung, Schlagende Herzen and Befreit, Puccini-O mio babbino caro, …

The third installment of THE TRAILBLAZER SERIES welcomes distinguished Howard University professor of voice, soprano Charlotte Wesley Holloman for an informative chat on her career and musical influences. Holloman has maintained private studio for over 25 years.Par Patrick D McCoy

Artistic Advisor for Jazz at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Jason Moran will join the show on Thursday, July 26 to chat about his post at the nation's center for the arts and his career as one of the most exciting young perfomers of jazz. Named the Kennedy Center's Artistic Advisor for Jazz on November 29, 2011, jazz pianist Ja…

"The First Lady of the Organ" world renowned concert organist Diane Bish drops in on Patrick D. McCoy to discuss her career and the 30th anniversary of her hit show "The Joy fo Music" which has reached millions around the world. ABOUT MS. BISH: Diane Bish is the most visible and influential classical organist performing today. Concert and recording…

The show comes to you live from the Gospel Music Workshop of America, spotlighting several aspiring and seasoned artist.Par Patrick D McCoy

The Opera Diva Series hosted by Patrick D. McCoy continues with legendary soprano Martina Arroyo. Specifically, Ms. Arroyo drops in to discuss her foundation's initiative, Prelude to Performance. Martina Arroyo is recognized as one of the pre-eminent lirico-spinto sopranos of our time. As both performer and teacher, she has always perceived that it…

THE OPERA DIVA SERIES returns with internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Michelle DeYoung. Ms. De Young will perform with Washington Concert Opera this weekend in Saint-Saens' Samson et Dalila The opera star drops in to chat with Patrick D. McCoy about the upcoming performance and her successful career as one of today's leading mezzo-sopranos. M…

The young conductor Marlon Daniel drops in on to discuss his upcoming performance with his orchestra, Ensemble du Monde in New York City's Merkin Hall at Kaufmann Center. Currently, Maestro Daniel is Music Director of Ensemble du Monde, chamber orchestra, and has accepted a two-year position as Resident Conductor of the Sofia Sinfonietta (2012 thro…

Listen in as host Patrick D. McCoy shares some of his favorite sacred works as the world marks the observance of Holy Week and Easter. This broadcast includes arias and chorus from Parts II and III of Messiah, Selections from the "Life of Christ" sung by legendary tenor Roland Hayes and others. Sacred reflections are offered in between.…

Join host Patrick D. McCoy as he broadcast an hour long show dedicated to the brilliant soprano Kathleen Battle. McCoy will share is initial introduction to Ms. Battle's glorious art and will play excerpts from her body of recorded works. This show will honor Ms. Battle for her musical greatness and in no way wlll dimiss her many contributions to t…

The acclaimed coloratura soprano Elizabeth Futral drops in on the show to discuss her current role in Mozart's Così fan tutte with Washington National Opera. Ms. Futral is a favorite particularly among D.C. audiences being featured as soloist with The Washington Bach Consort, Washington Concert Opera, Cathedral Choral Society, Vocal Arts DC and Was…

The acclaimed arranger of African American spirituals, Jacqueline Hairston drops in to discuss the debut of her choral ensemble in New York's famed Carnegie Hall. Ms. Hairston is admired her gifts as a singer, conductor, pianist, composer and arranger. Her spiritual arrangements have been sung all over the world, notably by the internationally reno…

The Brooklyn Native, soprano Laquita Mitchell drops in on Patrick D. McCoy, The African American Voice in Classical Music on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Noon. Ms. Mitchell will discuss her upcoming performances with New York City Opera in Verdi's La Traviata.Par Patrick D McCoy

The noted scholar and countertenor, Dr. Darryl Taylor drops in on the African American Voice in Classical Music to discuss the 2012 African American Art Song Alliance, to be held February 9-12 at the University of Califoria at Irvine. Taylor will also discuss his career as a concert soloist and professor of music.…

David Griffiths, Minister of Music at Washington, D. C. 's historic Nineteenth Street Baptist Church drops in to discuss a special concert, launching the release of his new praise and worship songbook. "The Praise and Worship Experience showcases the full reach of his musical gifts: his classical training at Peabody, the influences of gospel and th…