Pat O’Reilly’s upcoming talk on the 6th December, John McCormack Sings Songs of Poets and Composers, offers a captivating journey through the life and legacy of Ireland’s most celebrated tenor. Blending rich historical detail with engaging anecdote, Pat will explore McCormack’s remarkable recordings, extensive travels, celebrated concert career, and the critical acclaim that followed him around the world.
The talk will be beautifully illustrated with music drawn from a wide range of composers associated with McCormack’s repertoire, including Donizetti, Mozart, Elgar, Mascagni, Bizet, Schubert, Victor Herbert, and even the timeless words of Shakespeare. Together, story and song will be a celebration of both the man and the music that made John McCormack a legend.
The talk will take place in Buswells Hotel and will commence at the usual time of 11am. All are welcome to attend, with a charge of €5 to cover the venue and the tea/coffee that will be made available.
John McCormack Society 