Minstrel Boy

John McCormack | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 20, 1997)
• Original Release Date: May 20, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Asv Living Era
• ASIN: B000001HK5
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,845 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #76 in Music > Indie Music > New Age > Celtic
  • #98 in Music > Indie Music > New Age > International

Track Listings

1. The Minstrel Boy - John McCormack

2. Nirvana - John McCormack

3. My Dreams - John McCormack

4. A Little Love, A Little Kiss - John McCormack

5. The Angel's Serenade - John McCormack/Fritz Kreisler/Vincent O'Brien

6. Ave Maria (Intermezzo From Cavellria Rusticana) - John McCormack/Fritz Kreisler/Vincent O'Brien

7. Serenata - John McCormack/Fritz Kreisler

8. Barcarolle ('Night Of Stars And Night Of Love...') (Tales Of Hoffman) - John McCormack/Fritz Kreisler/Edwin Schneider

9. Before My Window - John McCormack/Fritz Kreisler/Edwin Schneider

10. Swans

11. Come, My Beloved

12. Moonlight And Roses - John McCormack

13. I Look Into Your Garden - John McCormack

14. Bird Songs At Eventide

15. By The Short Cut To The Roses

16. The Fairy Tree

17. The Harp That Once Thro' Tara's Halls

18. Once In A Blue Moon

19. Cham Me Asleep

20. Vespers - John McCormack/Percy B. Kahn

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavenly tenor voice!, December 21, 2003

By 

cyclista (the Midwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minstrel Boy (Audio CD)

This collection of songs was recorded from 1910 to 1939. John McCormack (1884-1945) is arguably one of the supreme vocal artists of the 20th century. Although the recording quality is what you'd expect for those years, nothing could hinder my enjoyment of his fabulous talent. His articulation and breath control are astonishing. Beyond the seemingly effortless technical perfection, his singing creates an emotional reaction in my heart. I can only regret being born after his death, and so would never be able to hear him live in concert.

The liner notes give the date recorded and where for each song, and gives some minimal informaton about supporting musicians. The CD is 70 minutes long. There is some variation in recording quality from song to song, and most songs have a hiss that is characteristic of the time.

Until I heard this CD, I thought that I would never enjoy a music recording that was this old. John McCormack's voice surpasses all such trivial considerations. Highly recommended. A pity that I can only give it 5 stars.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Minstrel Boy, September 22, 2004

By 

Jack Kilpatrick - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Minstrel Boy (Audio CD)

This CD is an excellent representation of much, but certainly not all, of the type of repertoire used by this great singer.The company that prepared the disc did a better job than many in removing scratches, surface noise etc. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys vocal art at a high level. John Mccormack was called the "King of Tenors", and this collection helps to show why.