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Celtic Woman: Home For Christmas

(l-r): Susan McFadden, Méav Ni Mhaolchatha, Lisa Lambe and Anthony Byrne. Internationally renowned for alluring stage productions and songs of heartwarming inspiration, Celtic Woman present their new chapter of musical enchantment, "Celtic Woman: Home For Christmas."
Courtesy of Kip Carroll
(l-r): Susan McFadden, Méav Ni Mhaolchatha, Lisa Lambe and Anthony Byrne. Internationally renowned for alluring stage productions and songs of heartwarming inspiration, Celtic Woman present their new chapter of musical enchantment, "Celtic Woman: Home For Christmas."

Airs Thurs., Dec. 11, 2014 at 8 p.m. & Sat., Dec. 13 at 9:30 p.m. & Sun., Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. on KPBS TV

Internationally renowned for alluring stage productions and songs of heartwarming inspiration, Celtic Woman present their new chapter of musical enchantment in "Home For Christmas."

Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt.
Courtesy of Kip Carroll
Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt.
(l-r): Máiréad Nesbitt, Susan McFadden, Lisa Lambe and Méav Ni Mhaolchatha. Internationally renowned for alluring stage productions and songs of heartwarming inspiration, Celtic Woman present their new chapter of musical enchantment, "Celtic Woman: Home For Christmas."
Courtesy of Kip Carroll
(l-r): Máiréad Nesbitt, Susan McFadden, Lisa Lambe and Méav Ni Mhaolchatha. Internationally renowned for alluring stage productions and songs of heartwarming inspiration, Celtic Woman present their new chapter of musical enchantment, "Celtic Woman: Home For Christmas."

Vocalists Lisa Lambe, Susan McFadden, Méav Ni Mhaolchatha and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt perform timeless holiday favorites (“Silent Night,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” “Joy to the World”) with their signature Celtic twist, under the distinctive musical direction of Emmy®-nominated music producer David Downes.

"Home For Christmas," directed by Russell Thomas and filmed at Dublin’s Helix Theatre, is both a visual and aural feast. Featuring Ireland’s finest musicians composing a 36-piece orchestra and the 40-member Philharmonic Choir, this large-scale production is a moving and festive celebration of the music cherished for generations.

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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. Their evocative, uplifting music has crossed over national and cultural borders to touch the hearts of a devoted fan base that spans the globe.

The adult contemporary ensemble has gone on to achieve world-renowned success by connecting directly to fans via public television and international tours. Celtic Woman has sold over eight million CDs and DVDs worldwide, with multi-platinum album sales in nine countries, and over 2.3 million concert tickets sold. Celebrate the joys of the holiday season by sharing a new tradition with family and friends – "Celtic Woman: Home For Christmas."

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Celtic Woman: Home For Christmas Preview
Celtic Woman Performs "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Live At The Helix In Dublin, Ireland/2013)
Celtic Woman Performs "Joy To The World" (Live At The Helix In Dublin, Ireland/2013)
Celtic Woman Performs "Carol Of The Bells" (Live At The Helix In Dublin, Ireland/2013)
Celtic Woman Performs "Silent Night" (Live At The Helix In Dublin, Ireland/2013)