John McCormack (14 June 1884 – 16 September 1945), was a world-famous Irish tenor and recording artist, celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires, and renowned for his flawless diction and superb breath control.
He was much honoured and decorated for his services to the world of music. His greatest honour came in 1928, when he received the title of Papal Count from Pope Pius XI in recognition of his work for Catholic charities. His title as count was formally recognised by the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy (from 1929).
To many people the highlight of McCormack’s Irish career was his singing of César Franck’s Panis Angelicus to the thousands who thronged Dublin’s Phoenix Park for the 1932 Eucharistic Congress.
A life-sized bronze statue of John McCormack, by sculptor Elizabeth O’ Kane, was unveiled in Dublin Ireland, on the 19th June 2008. The statue stands in the Iveagh Gardens.
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It is one of my life’s dreams to visit Dublin and view this sculpture as well as other items recalling this marvelous singer.
Does anyone have a source for a sound recording of the Papal Congress of 1932, held in the Phoenix Park?
I especially seek a recording of the Mass, and McCormack’s singing of “Panis Angelicus.”