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.
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Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Loreena McKennitt
She was 50, now 67 years old
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as vocals, harp, accordion, piano |
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Caroline Lavelle
She was 38, now 55 years old
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as Cello |
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Tim Landers
He was 50, now 68 years old
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as Acoustic and Electric Bass |
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Panos Dimitrakopoulos
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as Kanoun |
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Brian Hughes
He was 69, 80 years old when he died
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as Band Leader, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Oud, Celtic Bouzouki |
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Hugh Marsh
He was 52, now 69 years old
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as Violin |
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Haig Yazdjian
He was 48, now 65 years old
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as Oud |
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Sokratis Sinopoulos
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as Lyra |
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Steáfán Hannigan
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as Uilleann Pipes, Bodhrán, Percussion |
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Nigel Eaton
He was 41, now 58 years old
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as Hurdy Gurdy |
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Donald Quan
He was 45, now 62 years old
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as Viola, Keyboards, Tabla |
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Rick Lazar
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as Percussion |
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Tal Bergman
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as Drums and Percussion |
Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra Crew
