Yesterday’s talk, Singers of a Bygone Era, at Buswells Hotel was a delight. One stand out recording, among many, was the glorious performance of the Italian baritone Apollo Granforte. Check out his Largo al factotum from Rossini’s Barbiere di Siviglia. Thrilling!
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Singers of a Bygone Era
Our next talk takes place on Saturday the 9th of March in Buswells Hotel, Dublin. It commences at 11am and all are welcome. David Clarke will take us on a journey that will span a diverse range of singers from the 1910’s to the 1930’s. A total of 16 recordings will be played that willContinue reading “Singers of a Bygone Era”
John O’Carroll – Shared Memories and Recollections
The Society’s next talk – Shared Memories and Recollections – will be presented by John O’Carroll, and will take place in Buswells Hotel, Dublin on the 10th February at 11am. All are welcome. The talk will explore the theme of shared memories of John MacCormack, revealing our childhood & family experiences of the singer. WhatContinue reading “John O’Carroll – Shared Memories and Recollections”
Happy Christmas!
With Christmas upon us, we have to share John McCormack’s 1926 recording of Adeste Fideles. In the choir is a young Richard Crooks who went on to have a distinguished career as a lead tenor at the Metropolitan Opera. This is the second recording of the song that John recorded. An earlier version was madeContinue reading “Happy Christmas!”
John McCormack’s Song O’ My Heart
Our next talk takes place this coming Saturday 9th of December at 11am in Buswells Hotel. It’s not really a talk, as we will be screening John McCormack’s film ‘Song O’ My Heart’ which he made for Fox Pictures in 1930. There will be a brief introduction before the screening. John was paid the princelyContinue reading “John McCormack’s Song O’ My Heart”
John McCormack – Connections and Associations
Our next in-person talk will be held in Buswells Hotel, Dublin, on the 11th of November. It will start at 11am and all are welcome. David Kelly will deliver his talk ‘John McCormack – Connections and Associations’ that will explore the recordings the Irish tenor made of material from Tin Pan Alley and their laterContinue reading “John McCormack – Connections and Associations”
Ruby Boland – 2023 Bursary Recipient
Ruby Boland is from Clane in Co. Kildare. The 19 year old is a student at Newbridge Vocal Academy where she studies classical singing, repertoire and performance under the tutelage of Owen C. Lynch. Recent successes for Ruby include 1st place in the Senior Soprano Solo, and 1st place in the Margaret Burke Sheridan awardContinue reading “Ruby Boland – 2023 Bursary Recipient”
Boyu Liu, 2023 Bursary Recipient
Boyu Liu from Heilongjiang (China) developed a love of classical music at an early age and started singing lessons when he was sixteen years old. He won many prizes at high school and at Harbin University. Boyu won the Vincent O’Brien Cup during the 2023 Feis Ceoil. Boyu completed the Access Course at The RoyalContinue reading “Boyu Liu, 2023 Bursary Recipient”
The Pocket Rocket and the Adorable Diva.
Join us on Saturday the 14th of October in Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street. Talk commences at 11am. All are welcome. David Clarke returns to deliver another one of his superb talks. On this occasion he’s going to look at the careers of the tenor, Joseph Schmidt, and the soprano, Margaret Burke Sheridan. Through film andContinue reading “The Pocket Rocket and the Adorable Diva.”
Aimee Kearney, 2023 Bursary Recipient
Aimee Kearney is a light operatic soprano currently studying vocal performance on the professional mentorship scheme with Virginia Kerr and Andrew Synnott at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin. In addition to her performances as a classical soloist, she sings chamber music, opera and choral music. Aimee has starred as ‘Dominic the prince’ inContinue reading “Aimee Kearney, 2023 Bursary Recipient”
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