Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra
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
as vocals, harp, accordion, piano
Tal Bergman
as Drums and Percussion
Panos Dimitrakopoulos
as Kanoun
Nigel Eaton
as Hurdy Gurdy
Steáfán Hannigan
as Uilleann Pipes, Bodhrán, Percussion
Brian Hughes
as Band Leader, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Oud, Celtic Bouzouki
Tim Landers
as Acoustic and Electric Bass
Caroline Lavelle
as Cello
Rick Lazar
as Percussion
Hugh Marsh
as Violin
