Celtic Women Announce BELIEVE Live PBS Recording And DVD

Celtic Woman is offering a once in a lifetime experience to their North American fans by giving them the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets and witness the filming of "BELIEVE," their brand-new live concert for broadcast on Public Television and release on DVD. For the first-time-ever a Celtic Woman project will be filmed on American soil - September 6 and 7 at the majestic Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia.

Internationally renowned for alluring stage productions and songs of heartwarming inspiration, BELIEVE is destined to reveal for Celtic Woman what will be a new chapter of musical enchantment to be enjoyed by the entire family. BELIEVE stars vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt,performing classic Irish songs ("The Water Is Wide", "Green Grow The Rushes", "A Woman's Heart", "The Parting Glass"), timeless Pop anthems ("Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Tears In Heaven") and inspirational songs ("You'll Never Walk Alone", "Smile", "Ave Maria") with their signature Celtic Woman twist, under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated Music Producer, David Downes.

Celtic Woman's five previous smash-hit Public Television programs and companion live concert DVD's were filmed at historic locations around Ireland, including Slane Castle and Powerscourt House & Gardens. For the first-time-ever a Celtic Woman concert will be filmed in America and capturing the infectious energy of their loyal American fans for release as a TV special and companion live concert DVD. Directed by Emmy-nominated Ryan Polito, BELIEVE: LIVE will be a free-flowing cinematic experience that puts the viewer front and center, in the middle of the magic. The extravagant production will be filmed at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA with a dazzling array of visual and musical effects including a 20 piece orchestra, 7 piece Celtic Woman Band, 16 piece Atlanta Bag Pipe Band; lush vocal harmonies from a 10 piece Aontas Choir, 30 member children's choir and featuring a world champion Irish Dancer formerly a lead performer in Riverdance all serving as the backdrop to the grace and beauty of Celtic Woman.

Since Celtic Woman's March 2005 American debut on Public Television, the unique all-female ensemble has emerged as a spectacular commercial success and a genuine cultural phenomenon. The adored ensemble's evocative, uplifting music has crossed over national and cultural borders to touch the hearts of a devoted fan base that spans the globe. They have succeeded by connecting directly to fans via their Public Television specials, frequent touring and then having those fans share the experience with friends and loved ones. Over 6 million CDs/DVDs sold worldwide, certified platinum album sales in 9 countries, and over 2 million concert tickets sold.

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