Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra
Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra

Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra

8.4(6 votes)
2007
1h 40m
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.

Production

Quinlan Road

Cast

Loreena McKennitt

Loreena McKennitt

vocals, harp, accordion, piano

Tal Bergman

Tal Bergman

Drums and Percussion

Panos Dimitrakopoulos

Panos Dimitrakopoulos

Kanoun

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

Caroline Lavelle

Caroline Lavelle

Cello

Rick Lazar

Rick Lazar

Percussion

Hugh Marsh

Hugh Marsh

Violin

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