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

Self — Vocals / Harp / Accordion / Piano

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Brian Hughes

Self — Guitars / Oud / Celtic Bouzouki / Band Leader

Tal Bergman

Self — Drums

Tim Landers

Self — Bass

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Panos Dimitrakopoulos

Self — Kanoun

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Nigel Eaton

Self — Hurdy Gurdy

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Steáfán Hannigan

Self — Uilleann / Pipes / Bodhrán / Percussion

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Caroline Lavelle

Self — Cello

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Donald Quan

Self — Viola / Keyboards / Tabla

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Hugh Marsh

Self — Violin

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Sokratis Sinopoulos

Self — Lyra

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Haig Yazdjian

Self — Oud