The Story of Count John McCormack

The Story of Count John McCormack

We had a wonderful night’s entertainment on Thursday last, May 3rd, at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway. We were entertained to a musical life story of the legendary Irish tenor Count John McCormack. The narration was by Kevin Hough, the well known radio and T.V. presenter. Waterford tenor Frank Ryan starred as John McCormack and Cork soprano Linda Kenny as his wife Lily. Daniel Lehane was violinist and pianist was Michael Casey. The show was directed by Cathal McCabe, former RTE Head of Music. John McCormack’s signature tune “I hear you calling me” and other famous songs of his such as “Macushla”, “Because”, “Roses of Picardy” and many more were performed wonderfully. It was a magical night of musical entertainment and enjoyed thoroughly by one and all. Bridie Loughman