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CELTIC WOMAN Comes to Morrison Center This June

By: May. 11, 2017
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Multi-platinum international music sensation, Celtic Woman, supports its newest album, Voices of Angels, with a world tour that "celebrates the music of the Emerald Isle with beauty and grace" (News & Observer). Receiving standing ovations with every performance, they are accompanied by an ensemble that includes Irish dancers, bagpipers and a full band playing an array of traditional Irish instruments.

The North American leg of the Voices of Angels tour visits 91 cities and runs March through the end of June. The tour set list includes popular favorites "Danny Boy," "Amazing Grace," "Mo Ghile Mear," plus the live debuts of "My Heart Will Go On" (Titanic), and "Time To Say Goodbye" (Romeo and Juliet) from the Voices of Angels album.

The tour has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike. The Columbus Dispatch described the show as "charming, spectacular and equivocally 'all things Irish'," while Cincinnati Arts declared "this performance is more than just an enjoyable evening of song and dance," it is "an emotional, powerful journey of music and girl power."

Celtic Woman has a remarkable 12-year-legacy of introducing the most talented singers and musicians from Ireland onto the world stage. The current group features an exciting line up of vocalists Susan McFadden, Mairéad Carlin, Éabha McMahon and new Celtic violinist Tara McNeill.

The group recently released stunning new videos of the iconic James Horner track "My Heart Will Go On" and classic Celtic ballad "Danny Boy." Recorded at Capitol Records' Studio A utilizing Frank Sinatra's microphone and Nat King Cole's piano, it was tapedwhen the group were in Los Angeles for the Grammy Awards. The video is the latest in the 1 mic 1 take series recorded at Studio A, described as "what happens when you take one artist, one mic, one iconic recording studio and give them one chance to show their raw talent."
To view "Danny Boy" video click here
To view "My Heart Will Go On" video click here

The Voices of Angels album, released in November (Manhattan/Caroline), contains some of the most popular songs from the Celtic Woman repertoire, along with several previously unrecorded tracks, all with stunning new orchestral arrangements recorded with the 72-piece Orchestra of Ireland. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard World Music chart and was the group's first album to reach #1 on the Billboard Classical chart.

ABOUT CELTIC WOMAN
Following its debut on PBS in 2005, Celtic Woman has achieved massive success encompassing twelve chart-topping albums, nine DVDs and nine public television specials leading to sales of over ten million albums, with platinum success in nine countries. Each of the twelve CDs--including 2016's Voices of Angels--has reached #1 on Billboard's World Albums chart. The group has been named Billboard Magazine's #1 World Albums Artist six times. Celtic Woman received its first-ever Grammy-nomination in the World Music category for its 2016 release Destiny. As a touring powerhouse, the group has performed for over four million fans across 24 countries and six continents, with an especially devoted following in America. With a repertoire that encompasses traditional Irish classics, contemporary songs, classical favorites and originals, their shows are renowned as high quality entertainment with exceptional musical performances and stunning visual productions, enthralling audiences of all ages.
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VELMA V. MORRISON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Located on the campus of Boise State University, the 2,037-seat Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is Idaho's premier performing arts center. Nestled on the banks of the Boise River, with a panoramic view of the city, parks and foothills, the Center's 10-story stage house is a recognizable fixture of the Capitol's picturesque skyline.

The realization of a life-long dream of Harry W. Morrison, and championed by his widow, Velma, the Center opened its doors on April 7, 1984. Today the Center is recognized as a major destination for arts and culture, annually hosting hundreds of live entertainment and arts education offerings that serve to enrich the lives of patrons of all ages. As a Boise State affiliate, the Center is a non-profit organization supported by ticket sales, facility rentals, donations and the generous support of the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation, Inc. For more information on our programs, or to find out how you can play an active role in our ongoing success as a donor or volunteer, please visit us at: www.MorrisonCenter.com



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