Mary remarried in 1985 to a 'kindred spirit' who happens to be a teacher, journalist, and historian of some note.
Mary O'Hara retired from performing of any kind in 1994. She says she felt a special relief when she knew she was going to retire!
After all, being a professional performer requires one to practice singing and playing the harp on a daily basis, for most of the day, leaving little time for anything else!
She has found peace, contentment and happiness in her retirement ~ something we all wish her ~ but we WILL miss hearing her voice in concerts around the world !
Here she is singing and playing the harp at her home
As transcendent as ever! I've been a fan for most of my adult life.
ReplyDeletePaula Powers Coe, PhD
Hello Paula ~
ReplyDeleteI agree with you and have been a fan for all my adult life.
I've also had the privilege of meeting Mary twice - once during her heyday and a couple of years ago during her retirement ... although from all the speaking engagements and travel, she and her husband don't sound very *retired*!
Best Wishes!