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”
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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”
Great night at the Whyte Recital Hall
What a wonderful evening in the Whyte Recital Hall at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. The future of Irish classical singing looks very bright. Thank you to Niall Kinsella, Eva Kavanagh, Emma Power, Donncha McDonagh and Seán Tester for a concert to remember. Attendees went home smiling. Let’s not forget our President, Gordon Ledbetter,Continue reading “Great night at the Whyte Recital Hall”
John McCormack’s Birthday
John McCormack was born on this day in 1884. His lyric tenor voice, characterised by warmth, purity, and impeccable diction was combined with a technical precision and emotional expressiveness that made him one of the most compelling artists of the 20th century. John’s English language recording of Handel’s ‘Care selve’ from Atalanta (‘Come my Beloved’)Continue reading “John McCormack’s Birthday”
Sean Tester – Guest Tenor
Seán Tester – Recipient of the BVOF | RIAM John Pollard Bursary A tenor from Drogheda, Co. Louth, Seán studied Drama, Dance and Singing at the Drogheda School of Performing Arts and has a strong background in choral singing as a dedicated member of St. Peter’s Male Voice Choir, Drogheda. In recent years, Seán’s vocalContinue reading “Sean Tester – Guest Tenor”
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