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John McCormack

Papal Count

John Francis McCormack, KSG, KSS, KHS (14 June 1884 – 16 September 1945), was an Irish lyric tenor celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires, and renowned for his diction and breath control. He was also a Papal Count. He became a naturalised American citizen before returning to live in Ireland.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1884 (Athlone), Died September 16, 1945 (Dublin)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1908 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, translator, lyricist, composer

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Recordings (Results 76-100 of 421 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-13031 10-in. 3/28/1913 The low-back'd car John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13032 10-in. 3/28/1913 Sospiri miei, andate ove vi mando John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13033 10-in. 3/28/1913 Say 'au revoir' but not 'good-bye' John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13034 10-in. 3/28/1913 Mother o' mine John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13035 10-in. 3/28/1913 Down in the forest John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13218 10-in. 5/1/1913 I hear a thrush at eve John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-13219 12-in. 5/1/1913 Good-bye John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13220 10-in. 5/1/1913 A little love, a little kiss John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13222 10-in. 5/1/1913 La donna è mobile John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13223 10-in. 5/1/1913 Questa o quella John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13224 10-in. 5/1/1913 O dry those tears John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13225 10-in. 5/1/1913 Nearer, my God, to Thee John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13231 10-in. 5/2/1913 Eilleen Allanna John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13232 10-in. 5/2/1913 From the land of the sky-blue water John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13233 10-in. 5/2/1913 Good-bye, sweetheart, good-bye John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-13234 12-in. 5/2/1913 Ave Maria John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano and cello vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-13235 10-in. 5/2/1913 Le portrait John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14623 12-in. 3/25/1914 Angel's serenade John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin obbligato and piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14624 12-in. 3/25/1914 Ave Maria John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin obbligato and piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14625 12-in. 3/25/1914 Le Nil John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin obbligato and piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14626 12-in. 3/25/1914 Lullaby John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin obbligato and piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14633 12-in. 3/25/1914 Ave Maria John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin obbligato and piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14651 10-in. 3/31/1914 Serenade John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin obbligato and piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-14652 10-in. 3/31/1914 Ave Maria John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin obbligato and piano vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-14657 12-in. 4/2/1914 Rigoletto : Quartet Lucrezia Bori ; Josephine Jacoby ; John McCormack ; Reinald Werrenrath Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 76-100 of 421 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McCormack, John," accessed November 23, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915.

McCormack, John. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 23, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915.

"McCormack, John." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915

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