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Celtic Woman Last time in Newport News: 3 years ago

Venue

Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall

Christopher Newport University, 1 University Pl., 23606, Newport News, VA, US

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Doors open: 19:30

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Celtic Woman biography

Created by Sharon Browne and David Dowes, Celtic Woman is an all-female ensemble that play traditional Irish music and modern songs, with stylistic similarities to the likes of Enya, Moya Brennan and Clannad.

Rising out of the Riverdance stage production, David Downes, the show's music director, decided to form a vocal group that could take their traditional, celtic-oriented contemporary music to a wider audience. Since coming together in 2004, the band have achieved huge success, bolstered by their energetic performances that incorporate dance and song. Their first release shot them straight to the top of the Billboard World Music chart, staying there for 81 weeks, launching Celtic Woman's long career.

Following this success, the group toured extensively, spending 35 weeks a year on tour, with their live performances broadcast on PBS specials, helping to raise their popularity in the US. Their second album, "Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration" in 2006, finally moved their debut release from the top spot on the World Music chart.

Following this, their second album, "Celtic Woman: A New journey" (2007) became a crossover success, reaching number four o the Billboard 200, as well as again topping the World Music chart, with their three releases making up the top three of the chart.

Celtic Woman have found consistent success with their releases, with their live DVDs also achieving wide popularity. They have become one of the most successful world music acts, especially in America, selling over six million albums worldwide. They continued to top the World Music charts with their sixth album, "Lullaby" (2011), as well as fairing well on the Children's Chart. Their recent albums have incorporated more contemporary covers to their repertoire, keeping their sound fresh and unique. Their 2014 record, "Celtic Woman: Emerald- Musical Gems" included songs such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "You Raise Me Up" and "Danny Boy."

Live reviews

184) Celtic Woman Irish folk music has a beautifully mystical tone to it, and Celtic Woman bring an exciting twist to the genre with their up beat new age spin on the classical genre. Their performance value is incredible, watching the violinist dance around the stage whilst playing an incredibly complex solo was a demonstration of genuine talent. The group won the EBBA award and from there they have gained much more international success.
Their show journeyed through upbeat Irish dance music, through to emotional ballads, and instrumental tracks full with dancing. There wasn’t a dull moment and you never knew what was going to happen next. There were many goose bump moments, for instance a beautiful soprano solo rang out through the venue a capella and held the entire auditorium in silence. The group performed tracks from a variety of their albums, including their self titled album, which charted at number one on the Billboard World Music chart back in 2004. It’s very rare to watch shows that sound better than the studio recordings because there’s no room for error, but Celtic Woman is definitely a band who achieve perfection live.

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