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Ladies' Home Journal sits down with the members of Celtic Woman for a special performance and behind-the-scenes chat.

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Méav is delighted to announce that she is filming a new music show on May 30th. Entitled Divinas, the show brings to together the talents of three gifted world music singers - Méav of Ireland, the Iranian-Israeli Rita and the Russian-New Zealander Yulia. It will be filmed in the magnificent surroundings of the Chateau de Chambord, France. Produced by Grammy-winning composer Craig Leon and Gustavo Sagastume of International Media, Divinas live at the Chateau de Chambord will be broadcast across the US on PBS television. More details to follow.

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From left to right are
Máiréad Nesbitt, Chloë Agnew, Susan McFadden and Lisa Lambe

Big Concerts has announced that Irish female singing group Celtic Woman will perform live in South Africa for the first time as part of their Believe Tour at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City (Johannesburg) on 28 September and at the Grand Arena, GrandWest (Cape Town) on 2 October. The concerts are presented in partnership with M-Net.

Celtic Woman, featuring vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Lambe, Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt and newest member Susan McFadden, will be performing a range of classic Irish songs including 'The Water Is Wide', 'Green Grow the Rushes', 'A Woman’s Heart', 'The Parting Glass'; timeless pop anthems ('Sailing'); and inspirational songs ('You’ll Never Walk Alone', 'Ave Maria') with their signature Celtic Woman twist.

Each of Celtic Woman’s past project releases débuted at #1 on the Billboard World Music Chart. With more than six-million CDs/DVDs and over two-million concert tickets sold worldwide, Celtic Woman has distinguished their sound with a spectacular live performance under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated music producer, David Downes. When chatting about the tour, he commented, “Our new Believe Tour is going to be an enthralling live stage production featuring the incredible Chloe, Lisa, Mairead and now the inspiring voice of our newest member Susan.” McFadden has joined the group as founding member Lisa Kelly is expecting her fourth child.

Tour itinerary:

Johannesburg (presented in partnership with M-Net):
28 September
Big Top Arena, Carnival City
Tickets from R320 to R735

Cape Town (presented in partnership with M-Net):
2 October
Grand Arena, GrandWest
Tickets from R375 to R735

Tickets from Computicket – 0861 915 8000 or www.computicket.com.

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Gauteng, South Africa
May 8,2012

From left to right are: Susan McFadden, Chloë Agnew, Máiréad Nesbitt and Lisa Lambe

A rainy day in Salt Lake City was reminiscent of the moors of Ireland, but Celtic Woman brought a ray of light, joy, and excitement to those at their Thursday show at Energy Solutions Arena.

As the lights of reds and blues glowed on the stage with flowing curtains, group members entered by coming down a center staircase with an decorative arch at the apex.

Chloë Agnew, one of the singers for the group, started out by welcoming and thanking the fans for the drizzling weather, which reminded her of home.

The crowd loved the stylings of violinist Máiréad Nesbitt as she ran swiftly around the stage while playing astoundingly complex, rapid solos while gracefully bouncing up and down a flight of metal stairs like a doe — while wearing four inch heels. It was almost unbelievable.

The four-person all-female Irish vocal group sang mostly new songs off their newest album called "Believe."

With three blondes and a red-head, all they were missing was a brunette.

They frequently changed up their look between songs wearing an array of extravagant dresses. There was ongoing interaction with the group's six back up singers, the Aontas Choir, and six other musicians with drums, bagpipes and guitars. Irish dancers also tapped their feet sharply on the floor in a battle of speed against violinst Máiréad.

The songs were at times soft and mellow, while others crescendoed with a violin solo and drum pounding that had the crowd of a couple thousand clapping and cheering along. The show wasn't sold out by any means, with many seats and a section in the lower bowl vacant, but those who attended seemed to enjoy the entertainment. Some even came dressed up in their best kilts and other impressions of Irish culture.

As the classy women took the stage for Act Two of the show, they came out spinning in circles and singing while wearing eye-grabbing gowns reminiscent of the middle ages. They also took time to stand in front of small blowing stage fans, which made them look tike they were in a music video as their hair blew as gracefully as they sang.

While they performed mostly classic Irish Tunes like “Danny Boy" and inspirational songs, such as “Amazing Grace,” they also sang a few Broadway songs.

The two Broadway tunes were from Les Miserables' “I Dreamed a Dream” and The Lion King's “Circle of Life” were melodic and powerful. However, a two song mash-up was simply sparse of additional songs and not doing justice to the title of the medley, called “A Tribute to Broadway.” It simply needed more songs.

The showmanship of the women was exceptional and their stage presence was balanced as they each took time to interact with the audience. During one famous Irish pub song, Chloë engaged the crowd — with a mix of ages young and mature — by having them singing along to “Green Grow the Rushes.”

Lisa Lambe and Susan McFadden made their first appearances in Utah as part of the U.S. Tour. McFadden is replacing former singer Lisa Kelly, on maternity leave. But you couldn’t tell the two were new to the show. There was magnetic chemistry and McFadden and Lambe held their own as they sang strong solos, reaching high octaves and carrying out the vibrato as they smoothly moved their arms to the tempo of the song and kept the fans engaged up to the very end.

"Believe" was an evening show to sit back and relax to soothing melodies coupled with voices as smooth and peaceful as a bird singing on a rainy day in Ireland.

Written By: Cimaron Neugebauer
The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake City, Utah
Apr 20, 2012

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From left to right Chloë Agnew, Lisa Lambe, Susan McFadden and Máiréad Nesbitt

ST. LOUIS — Internationally acclaimed vocal phenomenon Celtic Woman returns with a brand-new show to the Fabulous Fox Theatre.
The North American tour, “Believe,” features vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Lambe, newest member Susan McFadden and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt performing classic Irish tunes, such as “The Water Is Wide,” “Green Grow the Rushes,” “A Woman’s Heart” and “The Parting Glass.”
“Believe” starts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Fox Theatre in St. Louis.
“Believe” also features timeless pop anthems such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Sailing,” as well as inspirational songs including “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Ave Maria,’” with their signature Celtic Woman twist, under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated music producer David Downes.
Celtic Woman’s awe-inspiring vocalists and mesmerizing violinist will be backed by a dazzling six-piece band, the Aontas Choir, and renowned championship Irish dancer Craig Ashurst.
Celtic Woman’s newest studio CD and companion DVD, “Believe,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s World Music Chart and Top Internet Album Chart in February. Filmed for the first time in the United States in front of some of their most loyal fans at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta last September, “Believe: Live” began airing last December on Public Broadcasting System television stations around the country as part of the network’s quarterly pledge drive.
Since their March 2005 American debut on PBS, Celtic Woman quickly emerged as a spectacular commercial success, selling more than 6 million CDs/DVDs and more than 2 million concert tickets worldwide.
The Telegraph
April 05, 2012
Alton, IL