Celtic Woman

[piperdbh]

I thought that looked like Atlanta.

I'm still waiting for david Downes to call me to conduct the show for him.

edited to add: They're going to be in Asheville, NC on 25 February. Who all would like to make a kilt night out of it?

[fshguy]

Obviously their voices are like angels, but I find their stage posture utterly distracting. Could someone please explain the awkard way they hold their arms? It seems decidedly uncomfortable and contrived; as if the director may have ordered them not to gesture by penilty of limb removal.

Ms. Agnew:

[piperdbh]

Obviously their voices are like angels, but I find their stage posture utterly distracting. Could someone please explain the awkard way they hold their arms?

It's a bit stylized, but the basic idea is for the arms to be comfortable at the sides, and the shoulders to be slightly back. The posture helps open the ribcage, allowing the lungs to expand uninhibited.

It seems decidedly uncomfortable and contrived; as if the director may have ordered them not to gesture by penilty of limb removal.

Contrived? A little. Uncomfortable? Not terribly. Some singers do go overboard with the posture. However, it might also be a function of the dresses they wear. If there's a bow or something scratchy on the outside of the dres, the singer will usually try to avoid touching it.

Ms. Agnew:

I've never seen anything wrong with her. She's my favorite.

[Thomas H]

I watched it for the Pipes and drums ,Not much drumming from the pipe band .
I was not happy about that . But I like the music.
If they would play more Bag Pipes that would be great if all there Men wore Kilts .That would be even better.

[piperdbh]

I watched it for the Pipes and drums ,Not much drumming from the pipe band .
I was not happy about that . But I like the music.
If they would play more Bag Pipes that would be great if all there Men wore Kilts .That would be even better.

The "uniforms" the musicians wear are a variation on "musician's black", where the non-featured performers dress to not stand out. If there were more kilts, the audience's attention would shift away from the women.
You might want to watch Celtic Thunder, Thomas. It's a really good show and has most of the things you're looking for.

[Thomas H]

PIPERDBH -- I agree I watch it every time it is on Back to Back .

I just would like to see More Kilts , You made a great point i had never
thought of ,that the other people on stage are trying to blend in .

Maybe Black Kilts LOL . I see now Thank You

Yes ,Celtic Woman is a great show and I would love to see it in person.
But the tickets are high from what I have seen.

[Mark Stephenson]

They will be at Cincinnati at the Aranoff Center on Saturday, March 24th. We saw them there 2 years ago - the acoustics are awesome in that place. My wife and I already have tickets.

There is a superb Scottish Pub (Nicholsons) directly across the street from where the concert hall is. My wife and I are going there for dinner before the show. If anyone is interested in joining us, please contact me and we can work out details.

[piperdbh]

Here's a link to Ticketmaster regarding the Asheville, NC performance of "Believe" in February. Tickets are $30 and $55, with added fees.

[Sir William]

Obviously their voices are like angels, but I find their stage posture utterly distracting. Could someone please explain the awkard way they hold their arms? It seems decidedly uncomfortable and contrived; as if the director may have ordered them not to gesture by penilty of limb removal.

Ms. Agnew:

I think their stance is part of the image they are portraying - a style of dance if you will. They have a unique way of striding across the floor and moving their gowns. I sometimes find the way they move or stand slightly disconcerting but not all that much considering all they have to offer.

[Frank McGrath]

Oooooooohh, Chloe........