John McCormack sings “Ah, Moon of my Delight,“ from In a Persian Garden.

In a Persian Garden is a song cycle written for four voices, by Liza Lehmann, published in 1896. The tenor solo, “Ah, moon of my delight,“ is operatic in nature, and a perfect fit for McCormack’s voice. The final high, soft note is a McCormack trademark. He was very proud (rightfully so) of his ability to produce high, mezza-voce sounds, which were very much appreciated by his huge audience. They recorded especially well on the older acoustical equipment. YOU CAN FOLLOW MY OPERA BLOG AT: