Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra

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

vocals, harp, accordion, piano

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Tal Bergman

Drums and Percussion

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Panos Dimitrakopoulos

Kanoun

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Nigel Eaton

Hurdy Gurdy

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Steáfán Hannigan

Uilleann Pipes, Bodhrán, Percussion

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Brian Hughes

Band Leader, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Oud, Celtic Bouzouki

Tim Landers

Acoustic and Electric Bass

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Caroline Lavelle

Cello

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Rick Lazar

Percussion

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Hugh Marsh

Violin

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Donald Quan

Viola, Keyboards, Tabla

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Sokratis Sinopoulos

Lyra