Film
Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra
Spain- Age rating
- 0
- Director
- Julia Knowles
- Year
- 2007
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.
Top cast
Loreena McKennitt
Self — Vocals / Harp / Accordion / Piano
Brian Hughes
Self — Guitars / Oud / Celtic Bouzouki / Band Leader
Tal Bergman
Self — Drums
Tim Landers
Self — Bass
Panos Dimitrakopoulos
Self — Kanoun
Nigel Eaton
Self — Hurdy Gurdy
Steáfán Hannigan
Self — Uilleann / Pipes / Bodhrán / Percussion
Caroline Lavelle
Self — Cello
Donald Quan
Self — Viola / Keyboards / Tabla
Hugh Marsh
Self — Violin
Sokratis Sinopoulos
Self — Lyra
Haig Yazdjian
Self — Oud
Rick Lazar
Self — Percussion
Directed by
Julia Knowles
