by Michael Mayer | Mar 17, 2012 | Classical Singer, Singer Spotlight, Tenor
In recognition of St. Patrick’s Day I’ll highlight the most well-known Irish singer, tenor John McCormack. From Wikipedia: John Count McCormack, in full, John Francis Count McCormack (14 June 1884 – 16 September 1945) was a world-famous Irish tenor singer,...
by Michael Mayer | Jul 20, 2011 | Baritone, Classical Singer, Singer Spotlight
Today’s Spotlight is on another singer that sang with Jussi Björling and also recently died. Here is his bio from Wikipedia: Cornell MacNeil (September 24, 1922 – July 15, 2011), was an American operatic baritone known for his exceptional voice and long career...
by Michael Mayer | Jun 2, 2011 | Bass, Classical Singer, Singer Spotlight
I am beginning a new feature on my blog. I’m calling it “Singer Spotlight”. In it I will feature a singer that either is well-known or I feel should be known. I will include YouTube videos to hear examples and I will contribute my observations. As I...