A Chat With Mezzo-Soprano Elizabeth DeShong
• November 9, 2017

DeShong — the words “important” and “rising star” keep appearing in her notices — is currently playing the “pants” or “trouser” role of the heroic knight Ruggiero in Washington National Opera’s first-ever production of Handel’s “Alcina.”

Two Rare Operas: “La straniera” and “Alcina”
• November 8, 2017

In opera, as in most things, there is rare, and then there is rare. While the opera repertoire is large in all of its modes, genres and styles, not every […]

Fats Domino, Who Survived Katrina, Dies at 89
• October 26, 2017

For people who grew up (or not) at the dawn of rock and roll, the news that Fats Domino — one of the genre’s creators and legends — had died was sad and not a little devastating. 

An English Olivia, Residing in Georgetown
• October 25, 2017

There is something that makes you want to sit up straight when you hear an English accent over the telephone. It’s a feeling that just doesn’t resonate over Twitter. You […]

Skipping the Game for an Embassy Evening
• October 16, 2017

The Oct. 12 event was organized by the Charities Aid Foundation of America and Diaspora Gives Bangladesh, as well as by the Embassy Series, an international concert series in D.C.

‘Wilderness’ Is Urgent, Fresh Theater
• October 12, 2017

Featuring music, movement and video projections (including the use of Skype), the show is a challenging and moving journey into the lives of contemporary troubled teens.

Tap Stars Reunite — and More October Dance
• September 28, 2017

Dance — like music, like theater — is an enrichment. A generous dose, in three of its manifestations, is about to hit D.C., lighting up the spirits of area performing […]

Celebrating Turkish Culture on Pennsylvania Ave. (photos)
• September 27, 2017

The family-friendly festival on Sunday, Sept. 24, featured a Turkish bazaar and a rich variety of live musical and folk-dance performances.

Adding to the List of Those We Miss
• September 25, 2017

There are times when not-so-famous folks pass on and we miss the chance to salute them, to express our appreciation. Here is our writer’s September round up.

Bernstein at 100: One Night on Broadway
• September 22, 2017

Leonard Bernstein was America’s pre-eminent composer and conductor. In truth, he was the world’s composer. His genius and passions spread the whole world over—from “Mass: A Theater Piece for Singers, […]