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 pla

THE MAESTRO SERIES: An interview with conductor Roderick Cox

Jun 12th, 2020 34m

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

THE CONVERSATION SERIES: An interview with soprano Janice Chandler Eteme

Jun 10th, 2020 1h 5m

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

THE I, TOO SING AMERICA SERIES: An interview with opera bass Kenneth Kellogg

Jun 3rd, 2020 1h

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. Nur

THE CONVERSATION SERIES: An interview with baritone Kenneth Overton

May 15th, 2020 59m

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 th

THE CONVERSATION SERIES: Acclaimed composer, pianist and conductor Damien Sneed

Apr 29th, 2020 1h 11m

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

Across the Arts: Rise and Shine Its Coffee Time Edition

Apr 28th, 2020 1h 31m

A Test Show to troubleshoot a broadcast utilizing Facebook live, Zoom and Blogtalk Radio

THE OPERA DIVA SERIES: An interview with star mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges

Mar 9th, 2020 31m

With an operatic career rising to stratospheric heights, star mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges takes a moment out of her run as Delilah in Washington National Opera's current production of Camille Saint-Saëns grand opera "Samson and Delilah." Marki

THE CONVERSATION SERIES: An Interview with mezzo-soprano Kristina Nicole Lewis

Dec 11th, 2019 35m

Ahead of her holiday performances December 15-24 with The Choral Arts Society of Washington conducted by artistic director Scott Tucker, mezzo-soprano Kristina Lewis drops in on The Conversation Series to chat about her love of the holiday s

THE CONVERSATION SERIES: An interview with Classical Music Critic Anne Midgette

Nov 19th, 2019 32m

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

THE OPERA DIVA SERIES: An interview with soprano Lisette Oropesa

Nov 14th, 2019 41m

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 Lammermoo

THE MAESTRO SERIES: An Interview with Christopher Bell

Nov 11th, 2019 31m

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 h

THE CELEBRITY SERIES: An Interview with Superstar Tenor Lawrence Brownlee

Mar 27th, 2019 33m

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 hi

THE MAESTRO SERIES: An interview with Stanley J. Thurston

Nov 7th, 2018 23m

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

THE OPERA DIVA SERIES: An interview with acclaimed soprano Kristin Lewis

Aug 31st, 2018 30m

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

THE MAESTRO SERIES: An interview with Dana Marsh

Aug 13th, 2018 16m

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. Lew

A Conversation with 2017 Marian Anderson Award Winner-countertenor John Holiday

Feb 13th, 2018 27m

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 “

A Jubilee: An interview with Washington Performing Arts' Michele Fowlin

Jun 1st, 2017 36m

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This Christmas: A Listen at Angela Brown's new holiday recording.

Dec 26th, 2014 21m

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.

This Christmas: A new holiday recording by soprano Angela M. Brown

Dec 25th, 2014 15m

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

Darnell Ishmel, baritone at the Colour of Music Festival 2014

Oct 29th, 2014 47m

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

Arts Talk with Wayne S. Brown: Part II-Panel Discussion

Oct 28th, 2014 49m

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 Symp

Arts Talk with Wayne S. Brown, President and CEO Michigan Opera Theatre

Oct 27th, 2014 41m

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 Michiga

The King of Instruments: Organist Wayne Barr at The Colour of Music Festival

Oct 24th, 2014 40m

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 Whitl

Musical Scholar: A Conversation with Composer Trevor Weston

Oct 7th, 2014 26m

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 Char