Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra

1h 40min

Music

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

Loreena McKennitt

vocals, harp, accordion, piano
Tal Bergman

Tal Bergman

Drums and Percussion
Nigel Eaton

Nigel Eaton

Hurdy Gurdy
Steáfán Hannigan

Steáfán Hannigan

Uilleann Pipes, Bodhrán, Percussion
Brian Hughes

Brian Hughes

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

Tim Landers

Acoustic and Electric Bass
Rick Lazar

Rick Lazar

Percussion
Donald Quan

Donald Quan

Viola, Keyboards, Tabla

Release date

1st Aug 2007

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English