Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra

Julia Knowles
2007-08-01


8.4
100 min

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

Name Character Team
Loreena McKennitt vocals, harp, accordion, piano Unowned
Tal Bergman Drums and Percussion Unowned
Panos Dimitrakopoulos Kanoun Unowned
Nigel Eaton Hurdy Gurdy Unowned
Steáfán Hannigan Uilleann Pipes, Bodhrán, Percussion Unowned
Brian Hughes Band Leader, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Oud, Celtic Bouzouki Unowned
Tim Landers Acoustic and Electric Bass Unowned
Caroline Lavelle Cello Unowned
Rick Lazar Percussion Unowned
Hugh Marsh Violin Unowned
Donald Quan Viola, Keyboards, Tabla Unowned
Sokratis Sinopoulos Lyra Unowned
Haig Yazdjian Oud Unowned