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LOREENA McKENNITT: NIGHTS FROM THE ALHAMBRA premiered during March Pledge in 2007 on PBS (check local listings).
Join "eclectic Celtic" recording artist Loreena McKennitt in Granada, Spain, at the magnificent Alhambra Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as she presents highlights from a musical catalogue that has captivated audiences and sold more than 13 million records worldwide. Fueled by the virtuoso skills of a stellar band of performers, McKennitt invites the viewer to join her in an inspiring exploration of literary, historic, and spiritual themes. Weaving the majestic words of Shakespeare, Tennyson, and Sir Walter Scott into a rich tapestry of sonic imagery, her music is truly "once heard, never forgotten." GREAT PERFORMANCES is proud to offer an evening of unforgettable performances of Loreena McKennitt favorites including "The Mummers' Dance," "The Lady of Shalott," and "The Mystic's Dream," along with selections from her 2006 album AN ANCIENT MUSE.
Since her debut record, 1985's ELEMENTAL, the Canadian singer and composer has gained a worldwide following with her six subsequent recordings of Celtic-influenced music. McKennitt scored her biggest hit in 1998 with the single "The Mummers' Dance," from THE BOOK OF SECRETS. As a result of a personal tragedy in that same year, the singer has remained out of the spotlight until the release of AN ANCIENT MUSE, her first full-length studio album in nearly a decade. The CD and telecast feature McKennitt's trademark harp, accordion, and fiddles, along with the sounds of non-Western instruments like the oud, the Turkish clarinet, and the tabla. Find all the music included in the special, from the Palace of Charles V at the Alhambra, in the song list.
Many local PBS stations are offering the concert DVD and the CD as Pledge gifts. To order these items,
pledge now.
Top banner photos: Cellist Caroline Lavelle, the concert stage, and songstress Loreena McKennitt. |
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Loreena McKennitt in the Partal Gardens at the Alhambra. |
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Jazz guitarist Brian Hughes. |
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