1. Autumn Talks The dates for our talks are as follows: Date Time Presenter Title 13th September 11am David Clarke Music to Inspire and Soothe 8th November 11am Gordon Ledbetter Humour in the History of Sound Recording 6th December 11am Pat O’Reilly John McCormack sings songs of Poets and Composers As you’ll have noticed, we’re onlyContinue reading “Autumn Season”
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Arias and Romanzes from Russia and Eastern Europe
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 vocalContinue reading “Arias and Romanzes from Russia and Eastern Europe”
Then and Now
Our next talk on the 12th of April will be delivered by Gordon Ledbetter, the award winning broadcaster and author of two critically acclaimed biographies on John McCormack. The talk will commence at 11am. His talk ‘Then and Now‘ refers to the period of singers captured by the talking machine from roughly the end ofContinue reading “Then and Now”
Schubert – An Overview
Our next talk takes place on 8 March in Buswells Hotel. Tom Faulkner’s talk on Schubert will explore the composer’s rich and diverse musical output, featuring a selection of his most captivating compositions. The presentation will include an Impromptu and Marche Militaire for piano, showcasing his lyrical and expressive keyboard writing. Listeners will also experienceContinue reading “Schubert – An Overview”
Spring Talks 2025
We’re delighted to announce our series of talks for the spring. Martin Dwan’s talk took place last weekend and was blessed with a great turn out. We look forwarded to welcoming new faces and old to the rest of the talks which will be held in our traditional venue, Buswells Hotel. Date Time Presenter TitleContinue reading “Spring Talks 2025”
Happy Christmas
This recording of Adeste Fideles was made in 1915. It features the Canadian tenor Harry McDonough, the American baritone, Reinald Werrenrath, and the bass, Irish American William F. Hooley. Although John McCormack made a technically superior recording of Adeste Fideles in 1926 as a result of the arrival of electrical recording our preference is theContinue reading “Happy Christmas”
The Inspired and Admired
Were have the pleasure of welcoming Martin Dwan to deliver our next talk on Saturday 7th December in Buswells Hotel at the usual time of 11am. Martin is the producer/director of the critically acclaimed documentary The Peoples’ Tenor on John McCormack. Tea and coffee will be available and all are welcome. Martin’s talk will lookContinue reading “The Inspired and Admired”
A Pocket Guide to the History of Singing
Our next talk takes place on Saturday 9th November at 11am in Buswells Hotel. We are thrilled to welcome Gordon Ledbetter, award winning broadcaster and two-time biographer of John McCormack. Gordon’s talk will focus on the question – what is the essence of singing? He’ll take attendees on a journey through the history of singingContinue reading “A Pocket Guide to the History of Singing”
A Tribute to John McCormack
We’re delighted to welcome the return of our Vice-Chairman, David Clarke, for another one of his excellent talks that feature recordings from the wellknown to the obscure. A few new gems are always unearthed. Although the title suggests the selection of music with be focused on the Irish tenor, this is not so. David’s talkContinue reading “A Tribute to John McCormack”
John McCormack songs on the radio
Eddie Dalton, a committe member of the Society, will give the first talk of our new season on the 14th September in Buswells Hotel. It starts at the usual time of 11am. Tea & Coffee will be provided. Eddie was a longtime member of the choral group, The Tipp Singers, that was led by BettyContinue reading “John McCormack songs on the radio”
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