Irish America
Irish America
The city of New York erected a statue of Victor Herbert in Central Park. In 1939, Hollywood paid homage to him with the aptly titled biographical film "The Great Victor Herbert. On May 13, 1940, the United States government also honored him by issuing a postage stamp bearing his likeness. Still, the most timeless legacy of this remarkable man remains the catalogue of his … [Read more...] about The Great Victor Herbert
Isabelle Emerson writes on the fascinating life of Irish tenor Michael Kelly. Michael Kelly's career started early: at the age of three he was served up on the table with the wine to sing for the entertainment of his father's guests. His powerful soprano was, perhaps surprisingly, not damaged by this unusual stage or by the succession of rather peculiar voice teachers, … [Read more...] about Mozart’s Irish Tenor
The Cranberries performed to a small audience at the Bowery Ballroom in downtown Manhattan on August 22 to promote their new CD Wake Up and Smell the Coffee. Less than a month later New York would be the focus of the world's attention with the horrible events of September 11. Drummer and founding member Fergal Lawler talks to Elizabeth Raggi about violence, new life and … [Read more...] about Music Q&A: A Wake Up Call
