I Hear You Calling Me (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164488682)

I Hear You Calling Me is a memoir written by Lily McCormack, the wife of the renowned Irish tenor, John McCormack. The book offers a glimpse into the life of the McCormack family, detailing their experiences and adventures as they traveled the world for John's performances.Lily McCormack shares her personal story, from her childhood in Ireland to her marriage to John and their life together. She writes about the challenges of being married to a famous musician and the impact it had on their family life. The book also includes anecdotes about John's performances and the famous people he met, including Queen Victoria and Winston Churchill.Throughout the book, Lily McCormack provides insights into the world of classical music and the life of a traveling performer. She describes the excitement and glamour of performing in grand concert halls, as well as the challenges of being away from home for extended periods of time.I Hear You Calling Me is a touching and intimate portrait of a family and a glimpse into the world of classical music during the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and career of John McCormack, as well as those interested in the history of classical music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lily McCormack
ISBN-10: 1164488686
ISBN-13: 9781164488682
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d