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 Chart (2006)PeakpositionChart (2007)[ A Christmas Celebration - Celtic Woman]PeakpositionBillboard Catalog Albums3Billboard Holidays Albums5
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