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Órla Fallon
Órlagh Fallon (born 24 August 1974), professionally known as Órla Fallon, is an Irish singer, songwriter and former member of the group Celtic Woman and the chamber choir Anúna. Early life and education Fallon was born in Knockananna, Ireland. She plays the harp and sings traditional Irish music, most often in the Irish language. Fallon studied at Mater Dei Institute of Education, in Dublin. She has performed for the Pope and the President of Ireland and at Carnegie Hall. Career Early career Fallon auditioned for Michael McGlynn and later joined Anúna. Her debut album, '' The Water is Wide'', was released in Europe in 2000 and in North America in 2006. In 2005, she was featured on The Duggans album ''Rubicon'' along with peers Moya Brennan and other members of Clannad. Celtic Woman In 2004, Fallon sent a demo offer to composer David Downes, who was then working on the concept of Celtic Woman. Due to her unique vocal abilities, Downes contacted Fallon and asked if she wou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knockananna
Knockananna () is a village in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. After Roundwood, it is the second-highest village in Ireland. Toponymy In Liam Price's extensive survey of place names of County Wicklow his earliest record of Knockananna is dated 1714 using the current spelling. A 1715 record uses Knockannana. The Straughan family deeds use a different spelling; Knockinana in 1717. Finally the village name shown in A.R. Neville's Map of County Wicklow from circa 1810 is Knockanana. A grave accent has been added in the 1989 ''Gazetteer of Ireland'' making Knockà nanna to provide a guide to proper stressing in pronouncing the name correctly. Price mentions two local names: Boorawn being derived from ''baudrán'' a basket covered in cow-hide and Kish, from ''ceis'' the name of part of the bog. Geography Knockananna lies close to the border between County Wicklow and County Carlow. The village is the centre of a dispersed farming area, 2 km to the north-west of Moyn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Water Is Wide (Órla Fallon Album)
"The Water Is Wide" might refer to: * ''The Water Is Wide'' (book) (1972), by Pat Conroy *''The Water Is Wide'' (2006 film), a ''Hallmark Hall of Fame ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'', originally called ''Hallmark Television Playhouse'', is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark Cards, a Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas Citybased greeting card company. It is the longest-ru ...'' TV movie based on Pat Conroy's book * "The Water Is Wide" (song), a British folk song of Scottish origin * ''The Water Is Wide'' (Charles Lloyd album) by jazz musician Charles Lloyd * ''The Water is Wide'' (Órla Fallon album) by Irish singer Órla Fallon * "The Water is Wide" (The Unit), an episode of the television series ''The Unit'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Water Is Wide, The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Órla Fallon's Celtic Christmas
Orla ( ) is an anglicisation of Órfhlaith, a feminine given name of Irish origin. The name is often interpreted as meaning "golden princess", as it is derived from the Irish words ("gold") and (literally "prince"; its full feminine form being ). Well known via association with Brian Boru, whose sister Órlaith Ãngen Cennétig (d. 941) was queen consort to the Irish High King Donnchad Donn, Órflaith (however spelled) was the fourth-most frequently recorded female name in the annals of 12th century Ireland; after a long period of obscurity, the name—in both the Órlaith and Órla forms—became popular in the late 20th century, not only in Ireland but also in Scotland, despite the name not having historical use in the region. Orla is also a male given name in Danish and has been used as a unisex name in Norwegian, Finnish and German. Orla is also a short form of the name Orsola, which is a variant of Ursula. Significance of the Fada in "Órla" In the Irish languag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome Home
Welcome Home may refer to: Film * ''Welcome Home'' (1925 film), an American silent film directed by James Cruze * ''Welcome Home'' (1935 film), an American comedy film directed by James Tinling * ''Welcome Home'' (1989 film), an American film directed by Franklin Schaffner * ''Welcome Home'' (2004 film), an Austrian film directed by Andreas Gruber * ''Welcome Home'' (2006 film), a Spanish film directed by David Trueba * ''Welcome Home'' (2018 film), an American film directed by George Ratliff * ''Welcome Home'' (2020 film), an Indian horror film Music * The Welcome Home, an American indie rock band Albums * ''Welcome Home'' (Brian Littrell album) or the title song (see below), 2006 * ''Welcome Home'' (Carole King album), 1978 * ''Welcome Home'' (Hellyeah album) or the title song, 2019 * ''Welcome Home'' (Kane & Abel album) or the title song, 2003 * ''Welcome Home'' (Osibisa album) or the title song, 1975 * ''Welcome Home'' (Rehab album) or the title song, 2010 * ''Welcome Home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Distant Shore (Órla Fallon Album)
''Distant Shore'' is the second solo album by Irish singer Órla Fallon. It was released in September 2009 under label Spring Hill Music Group. It was also released in 2010 under the label Green Hill Music on 20 April 2010. The album was produced by Dan Shea and Eoghan O'Neill. It was recorded at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, Ireland and at Dark Horse Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The album "mixes traditional, contemporary, and original compositions." Track listing Note: Track 5 is a song that was originally written earlier for the 2005/2006 Celtic Woman world tours. Personnel * Shannon Forrest - drums * Ilya Toshinsky - acoustic guitar, electric guitar * Dan Shea - acoustic guitar, mandolin, piano, keyboards * Des Moore - acoustic guitar * Noel Eccles - percussion * Jim Brickman - piano * Dónal Lunny - bouzouki * Liam Bradley * Orla Fallon Orla may refer to: Places * Orla, Missouri, USA *Orla, Texas, USA *Orla, Jharkhand, India *Orla, Podlaskie Voivodeship (north- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Brickman
James Merrill Brickman (born November 20, 1961) is an American pop songwriter, pianist and radio host. Brickman has earned two Grammy nominations for his albums ''Peace'' (2003) for Best Instrumental, and ''Faith'' (2009) for Best New Age Album.The 52nd annual Grammy Awards nominees list He won a Canadian Country Music Award, a presented by the Gospel Music Association, and was twice named Songwriter of the Year by |
Alex Sharpe
Alexandria Sharpe (born 4 May 1971) is an Irish soprano singer and actress mostly known for her live roles in London's West End and on the Irish stage (both the Olympia and Gaiety Theatres). In the United States she is best known as one of the former members of Celtic Woman from 2008 to 2010. Career She began her career at 1991 by portraying Dorothy in ''The Wizard of Oz'' at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin.Alex Sharpe bio , CelticWoman.com; accessed 11 June 2017. Her career in musical theatre continued, as she played Janet in '''', Young Sally in '' Follies in Concert'', Jenny in '' |
A New Journey
''Celtic Woman: A New Journey'' is the third studio album by Celtic Woman, released worldwide on 30 January 2007. Background ''A New Journey'' was recorded with the Celtic Woman backing band led by musical director David Downes, the Irish Film Orchestra conducted by John Page, and the Aontas Choral Ensemble directed by Rosemary Collier. The six principal performers on the album are vocalists Chloë Agnew, Órla Fallon, Lisa Kelly, Méav Nà Mhaolchatha, Hayley Westenra, and fiddler Máiréad Nesbitt. It is also the first - and only - album to introduce Westenra as a new addition to the group. In preparation for the release of the album, a special concert event was held against the backdrop of Slane Castle in County Meath, Ireland on 23 and 24 August 2006. Footage from both shows were professionally recorded, and the concert, also entitled ''A New Journey'', premiered on American television station PBS and The Walt Disney Company in December 2006, later being released on VHS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Christmas Celebration
A Christmas Celebration may refer to: * ''A Christmas Celebration'' (Celtic Woman album) * ''A Christmas Celebration'' (Gladys Knight album) See also * '' Christmas Celebration'', an album by Mannheim Steamroller {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celtic Woman (album)
''Celtic Woman'' is the debut album released by the group Celtic Woman. Background The group first featured on a musical special of the same name on American television broadcaster PBS, which filmed the group's concert at the Helix Theatre in Dublin, Ireland in September 2004 and broadcast it in March 2005 in the United States. With the help of the special, which was later made available on DVD, the group reached number one on the Billboard World Music charts within weeks of their debut, and remained there for a record eighty-six weeks. This success led the group's composer and musical director, David Downes, to adopt the title of "Celtic Woman" as their permanent name. Although originally intended as a one-time-only event, the group's music was so warmly received by the public that they immediately followed up with their first concert tour in the United States and Japan. The album and special feature vocalists Chloë Agnew, Órla Fallon, Lisa Kelly, Méav Nà Mhaolchatha, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Downes (Irish Composer)
David Downes is a composer, pianist, producer, and music director who is known for both contemporary composition as well as work in the commercial field, particularly with Riverdance and as founder of Celtic Woman. Career David Downes was born in Dublin, Ireland. He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin where he studied Music and Composition. He has performed at venues around the world, including Boston Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall and Wembley Arena, appearing with soloists James Galway and Alan Stivell, the group Boyzone, and the Washington Symphony, Moravian Philharmonic, Hollywood Studio Symphony and National Symphony orchestras. He has made recordings with Moya Brennan, Clannad, Michael Crawford, Michael W. Smith and Bill Whelan. He has acted as orchestrator for ''Riverdance on Broadway'' and ''Secret Garden'' most notably. He joined Riverdance where he was Music Director on Broadway, as well as for the American and European touring companies. Later he and Sharon Browne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clannad (musical Group)
Clannad () were an Irish band formed in 1970 in Gweedore, County Donegal, by siblings , and (Moya) (in English, Brennan) and their twin uncles Noel and (Duggan). They have adopted various musical styles throughout their history. Beginning as an acoustic folk group mainly performing rearranged traditional Irish songs in Irish, they expanded their sound with original songs in English, vocal harmonies, electronic keyboards, and elements of rock, Celtic, new age, smooth jazz, and Gregorian chant. Initially known as ('Family from Dore'), they shortened their name to Clannad in 1973. By 1979 they had released three albums and toured Europe and the US. From 1980 to 1982 they operated as a six-piece with their sister and niece ( Enya). In 1982, they gained international attention with their single " Theme from ''Harry's Game''". They experimented with new age and pop-influenced sounds in the 1980s and 1990s and their music came to be defined as almost purely Celtic, maki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
