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”
Category Archives: Talks
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”
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”
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”
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”
A Miscellany of Curiosities
On Saturday 11 May, the John McCormack Society’s guest speaker in Buswell’s Hotel at 11.00 a.m. is Jeremy Meehan from Cork. Jeremy, in collaboration with the legendary Ward Marston, was instrumental in delivering the digital restoration and resissuing of John McCormack’s Odeon, Electrical and radio broadcast recordings. More information can be read here: https://www.marstonrecords.com/products/mccormack-patrician Jeremy says:Continue reading “A Miscellany of Curiosities”
John McCormack – Connections and Associations
Our next in-person talk will be held in Buswells Hotel, Dublin, on the 13th of April. It will start at 11am and all are welcome. This talk was planned for November 2023 but had to be postponed so we’re delighted that we’ve been able to reschedule it. It will offer a unique perspective on McCormackContinue reading “John McCormack – Connections and Associations”
Apollo Granforte – Tour de Force
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!
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”
