A Christmas Celebration (Celtic Woman album)

A Christmas Celebration is the second studio album released by the group Celtic Woman.

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

Reception

Chart history

Charts

Certifications

References