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Video: Preview “Celtic Woman: Songs From the Heart”
Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Premieres Wednesday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21


Watch a preview:

Celtic Woman vocalists Lisa Kelly, Chloë Agnew, Lynn Hilary and Alex Sharpe, with violinist Máiréad Nesbitt, return with a new concert filmed July 2009 at Ireland’s historic Powerscourt House and Gardens in Enniskerry, County Wicklow. Fans gathered at the 13th century castle to witness the beloved group perform a diverse repertoire: from spirited Celtic fiddle and bodhrán pieces to lush arrangements of Irish classics, contemporary covers and original compositions. Popular songs include Jimmy Webb’s “The Moon’s a Harsh Mistress,” Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Pie Jesu,” Sting’s “Fields of Gold,” Billy Joel’s “Good Night My Angel,” Bing Crosby’s “Galway Bay,” Mariah Carey’s “When You Believe,” as well as “My Lagan Love,” “Danny Boy,” “The Call,” “Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears.” A rousing rendition of the group’s latest hit single, “O, America!” features a fireworks display in the Irish sky. For this special performance, Celtic Woman augmented its six-piece band with the 12-member Aontas Choir, 27-piece film orchestra, the 20-member Discovery Gospel Choir, 10-member Extreme Rhythm Drummers, and an 11-piece bagpipe ensemble, in order to bring musical director and composer David Downes’ musical vision to life.

During WLIW21’s premiere, Máiréad and Lisa will be live in the studio with details on Celtic Woman’s new tour – coming to Radio City Music Hall in February – how to get tickets and attend an exclusive meet & greet!

2 Responses to “Video: Preview “Celtic Woman: Songs From the Heart””

  1. Randy Ford says:

    I have learned that Mairead Nesbitt is one of four individuals that has been nominated for the US Irish Music Awards Top Fiddle. Congratulations Mairead.
    I look forward to the upcoming tour SONGS FROM THE HEART.
    What a fantastic Group Celtic Woman is.

  2. Lundberg says:

    BEYOND FABULOUS

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