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Title: McCormack's incomparable artistry.
Review: This CD is the millenium's equivalent of the 1960s "Camden" LP of Irish songs. Generally nicely transferred though some tracks(eg 'Nora O'Neale') are poorly judged with digitalised treble. Reference to "unpublished" recs is theoretically accurate but all the material has been available before. Desmond Shaw-Taylor, whilst reviewing a rec by McCormack ('Terence's farewell to Kathleen'), referred to the singer's ability to lift the song onto the level of Schubert lieder. This description is reflected in the songs provided here; word and meaning are communicated to the listener forcing him/her to listen and respond emotionally, eg 'The Irish Emigrant'. Gerald Moore said that McCormack "sang as he spoke" - well demonstrated with this CD.
