Category Archives: Talks

Our spring talks commence on Saturday the 14th February. The other three talks in the series will take place on the following dates: March 14 – Jim Ryan Aprils 11 – David Clarke May 9 – Michael McDermot Martin Dwan, the producer and director of the The Peoples’ Tenor, the critically acclaimed documentary on theContinue reading “Spring Talks”

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 himContinue reading “John McCormack Sings Songs of Poets and Composers”

We’re delighted to welcome back Gordon Ledbetter for our November talk. Gordon outlines below what attendees can expect. Humour in the history of sound recording, looks at humour in its widest sense and how it has reflected society’s tastes and mores. It is not true to say Caruso in the early 1900s  made the gramophone. He certainlyContinue reading “Humour in the history of sound recording”

David Clarke returns once more to deliver what promises to be another unforgettable journey through the world of singing. “Music to Inspire and Soothe” celebrates the timeless power of the human voice through performances by some of the world’s most cherished singers. From the golden warmth of John McCormack and the haunting beauty of RenataContinue reading “Music to Inspire and Soothe”

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”

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”

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”

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”