From the Golden Age to the Present Day
The final talk of our Spring season takes place on Saturday 10th May in Buswells Hotel, Dublin, from 11am onwards. Arrive early for some tea/coffee and conversation.
This recital is being delivered by David Clarke, our Vice-Chairperson. It promises to be a captivating journey through the vocal treasures of Russia, the former Soviet Union, and Eastern Europe. Spanning from the 1890s to today, the program presents rare and beloved arias and romanzes interpreted by legendary singers whose artistry defined generations.
Voices featured include:
Feodor Chaliapin, Leonid Sobinov, Gohar Gasparyan, Irina Arkhipova, Georgi Nelepp, Ivan Migai, Antonia Nezhanova, Sergei Lemeshev, Ivan Kozlovsky, Pabel Lisitsian, Virginia Zeani, and Nicolare Herlea.
The not very Eastern European singer, John McCormack, will makes an appearance too, singing in Russian repertoire, including moving interpretations of romances by Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky, illustrating the wide reach and enduring power of these composers and the Irish tenor’s versatility.
From the soul-stirring gravitas of Chaliapin to the lyric elegance of Kozlovsky and Lemeshev, this playlist brings together voices and compositions that defined an era — celebrating over a century of emotive, passionate singing.
John McCormack Society 