A Christmas Celebration is the second studio album released by the group Celtic Woman.
Contents
Background
A Christmas Celebration was recorded in and released worldwide on 3 October 2006. The album, like the group's self-titled debut album, was produced and arranged by David Downes and features vocalists Chloë Agnew, Órla Fallon, Lisa Kelly, and Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, with violinist Máiréad Nesbitt.
In response to the reception earned for their following album, PBS concert special and DVD release A New Journey, a one-off live performance took place on 18 July 2007 at the Helix Theatre in Dublin, Ireland – the same location where the recording for the accompanying PBS concert special and DVD release for the group's debut album was held back in 2004. The concert began airing on PBS and was released on DVD in November 2007.
Track listing
Note: All songs traditional, arranged by David Downes unless where noted.
Personnel
Celtic Woman
Chloë Agnew – vocals
Órla Fallon – vocals, harp
Lisa Kelly – vocals
Méav Ní Mhaolchatha – vocals
Máiréad Nesbitt – fiddle
Band
David Downes – keyboards, piano, conductor
Raymond Fean – percussion
Nicholas Bailey – percussion
Eoghan O'Niell – bass guitar
Desmond Moore – guitars
Russell Powell- guitar
Martin Johnston – cello
Andreja Malir – harp
John O'Brien – uileann pipes, whistles
Aontas Choral Ensemble
Rosemary Collier – director
The Irish Film Orchestra
John Page – conductor
Alan Smale – concertmaster