Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra

The story

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 & crew

Loreena McKennittSelf — Vocals / Harp / Accordion / Piano

Brian Hughes

Brian HughesSelf — Guitars / Oud / Celtic Bouzouki / Band Leader

Tal BergmanSelf — Drums

Tim LandersSelf — Bass

Panos Dimitrakopoulos

Panos DimitrakopoulosSelf — Kanoun

Nigel Eaton

Nigel EatonSelf — Hurdy Gurdy

Steáfán Hannigan

Steáfán HanniganSelf — Uilleann / Pipes / Bodhrán / Percussion

Caroline Lavelle

Caroline LavelleSelf — Cello

Donald Quan

Donald QuanSelf — Viola / Keyboards / Tabla

Hugh Marsh

Hugh MarshSelf — Violin

Sokratis Sinopoulos

Sokratis SinopoulosSelf — Lyra

Haig Yazdjian

Haig YazdjianSelf — Oud