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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 - 1935

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, translator, lyricist

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 416 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor C-8535 12-in. 1/3/1910 Fra poco a me ricovero John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8536 12-in. 1/7/1910 Una furtiva lagrima (A furtive tear) John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8537 10-in. 1/7/1910 Believe me if all those endearing young charms John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8538 12-in. 1/7/1910 Il fior che avevi a me John McCormack ; Victor Orchestra Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8587 12-in. 2/1/1910 Drink to me only with thine eyes John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8588 12-in. 2/1/1910 Come back to Erin John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8589 12-in. 2/1/1910 Racconto di Rodolfo John McCormack ; Victor Orchestra Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8590 10-in. 2/1/1910 The minstrel boy John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8594 12-in. 1/3/1910 Killarney John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8683 10-in. 3/4/1910 Annie Laurie John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8684 10-in. 3/4/1910 The last rose of summer John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8693 12-in. 3/10/1910 De' miei bollenti spiriti John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8694 12-in. 3/10/1910 Salve, dimora John McCormack ; Victor Orchestra Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8695 10-in. 3/10/1910 I hear you calling me John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8696 10-in. 3/10/1910 When shadows gather John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8737 12-in. 3/23/1910 O Mimì, tu più John McCormack ; Mario Sammarco ; Victor Orchestra Vocal duet (tenor and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8738 12-in. 3/23/1910 Del tempio al limitar John McCormack ; Mario Sammarco Vocal duet (tenor and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8738 10-in. 3/31/1911 Del tempio al limitar John McCormack ; Mario Sammarco Vocal duet (tenor and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8739 12-in. 3/23/1910 Per viver vicino a Maria John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8740 12-in. 3/23/1910 Tu che a Dio spiegasti l'ali John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CC-8741 12-in. 3/23/1910 Snowy breasted Pearl John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8750 12-in. 3/25/1910 Immenso vienteso ... Vien al boscaglia John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8750 10-in. 3/25/1910 Vien nel contento profondo John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-8751 10-in. 3/25/1910 My Lagan love John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-8752 12-in. 3/25/1910 Molly Bawn John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 1-25 of 416 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McCormack, John," accessed March 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915.

McCormack, John. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101915.

"McCormack, John." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 March 2024.

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

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