Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra (2007)

Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra (2007)

2007-08-01 Spain 100 Min. PG-13
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Overview

An enchanting musical performance, set beneath the stars in the breathtaking Moorish heart of medieval Spain. Captured in concert in September 2006, singer/composer Loreena McKennitt leads viewers through the multi-textured landscapes of her catalog, from traditional Celtic ballads to literary narratives and highlights from her latest recording, An Ancient Muse.Filmed in rich HDTV, Nights from the Alhambra evokes the otherworldly magic of Granada's palace of dreams, the fiery and inspired performances of a stellar cast of supporting musicians and, of course, the unforgettable voice and songs of Loreena McKennitt herself.

Cast

Loreena McKennitt is vocals, harp, accordion, piano
vocals, harp, accordion, piano
Tal Bergman is Drums and Percussion
Drums and Percussion
Nigel Eaton is Hurdy Gurdy
Hurdy Gurdy
Steáfán Hannigan is Uilleann Pipes, Bodhrán, Percussion
Uilleann Pipes, Bodhrán, Percussion
Brian Hughes is Band Leader, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Oud, Celtic Bouzouki
Band Leader, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Oud, Celtic Bouzouki
Tim Landers is Acoustic and Electric Bass
Acoustic and Electric Bass
Rick Lazar is Percussion
Percussion
Hugh Marsh is Violin
Donald Quan is Viola, Keyboards, Tabla
Viola, Keyboards, Tabla