Melodic Musings: Uncovering the Beauty of Art Song
Where Are The Women? They’ve Been Here All Along
“I don’t care who wrote it, I just want to hear good music!” is an all too common response I hear from the public when telling them about the work I do supporting women composers.
Paving the Way for the Next Generation
Today, January 16, 2025, marks the 91st birthday of world-renowned mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne who continues to inspire a generation of opera singers. VADC Artistic Director Peter Russell highlights how her legacy impacted Vocal Arts DC founder Dr. Gerald P. Perman.
In Conversation with tenor Lunga Eric Hallam & pianist Craig Terry
In October, Lunga Eric Hallam and Craig Terry spoke with Vocal Arts DC’s communications manager, Isabel Randall about this program. Here is a condensed and edited version of that interview.
Recital Singing vs. Opera Singing: What’s The Difference?
Republished from thebaritoneblog.wordpress.com, Authored by baritone Lucas Meachem.
Commissioning New Works
We are excited that mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack has selected the fabulously gifted American composer Rene Orth as her collaborator on the newly commissioned work that will stand proudly as part of Daniela’s recital with Keun-A Lee on April 18. Rene Orth’s most recent...
Tribute to Renée Fleming Part 2
Gerald Perman, our beloved Founder, subscribed to the theory that Washington audiences had short memories; if a singer therefore presented a notably successful debut recital here, his oft-repeated mantra was, “We have to bring them back right away,” ideally intended...