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

2007
100 min
8.4
84.0%
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(6 votes)

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.

DIRECTED BY

Julia Knowles

STARRING

Loreena McKennitt, Tal Bergman, Panos Dimitrakopoulos, Nigel Eaton, Steáfán Hannigan

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Cast

Loreena McKennitt

Loreena McKennitt

vocals, harp, accordion, piano

Tal Bergman

Drums and Percussion

Panos Dimitrakopoulos

Kanoun

Nigel Eaton

Hurdy Gurdy

Steáfán Hannigan

Uilleann Pipes, Bodhrán, Percussion

Brian Hughes

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

Tim Landers

Tim Landers

Acoustic and Electric Bass

Caroline Lavelle

Cello

Rick Lazar

Percussion

Hugh Marsh

Violin

Donald Quan

Viola, Keyboards, Tabla

Sokratis Sinopoulos

Lyra