Program Notes: Celtic Woman

HOLIDAY 2023/24

CELTIC WOMAN A CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY TOUR 2023 LLOYD BUTLER, conductor Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:30pm Boettcher Concert Hall

Celtic Woman – Symphony Tour 2023

Experience the magical sound of Celtic Woman this holiday season.

Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of Grammy-nominated multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman.

Featuring the all-female ensemble’s favourite Yuletide songs, this performance will enthral audiences of all ages.

This is a rare opportunity to hear Celtic Woman’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound of a full symphony orchestra in an intimate concert setting.

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HOLIDAY 2023/24 “Orchestral pop so lushly arranged that it all but sweeps you off your feet.”

The Washington Post Christmas in Ireland is all about hospitality. The visitor is greeted with the traditional “hundred thousand welcomes” and is offered the best seat in the house. Now we invite you to join in the festivities, as Tara’s lilting fiddle and the crystalline voices of Muirgen, Mairéad and newest member Emma melt your cares away.

From delicate traditional Irish carols to magnificent uplifting anthems, Celtic Woman has a wealth of seasonal music to gladden your heart. Hear stunning new arrangements of the classic Silent Night and the ancient Gaelic carol Dia do Bheatha. Enjoy the beautiful harmonies of Carol of the Bells. Sing along with fan favourites Sleigh Ride & Deck the Halls.

When shimmering strings and magnificent brass fanfares are fused with the tinkle of the Irish harp, the proud call of the bagpipes, and the beat of the bodhrán drum, you have a performance to remember. When Celtic Woman sings and plays for you, you have a performance you will never forget.

So, take your seat, and prepare for an enchanting and festive evening filled with holiday cheer.

Celtic Woman is the most successful all-female group in Irish history, with a legacy of 12 Billboard number ones, 10 million album sales & over 2 billion online streams to date.

In 2024, Celtic Woman will celebrate an incredible 20 years.

Tickets available now on www.celticwoman.com CONCERT RUN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS WITH A 20 MINUTE INTERMISSION PROGRAM II

C O LO R A D O S Y M P H O N Y.O R G

HOLIDAY BIOGRAPHIES LLOYD BUTLER, conductor Lloyd Butler maintains an active schedule as a Music Director/Conductor, having conducted orchestras around the world and the United States.

Most recently, Lloyd toured as the Pianist, Conductor and touring Music Director for the Grammy - Nominated international sensation, Celtic Woman. He is also the Music Director and Conductor for the Hollywood Festival Orchestra, which regularly tours to Japan and performs for soldout crowds throughout the country. Additionally, he has conducted for Il Divo, The Irish Tenors, Dr. Ronan Tynan of The Irish Tenors, Judy Collins, Petula Clark, and America’s Got Talent star - Alice Tan Ridley. Lloyd’s USA guest conducting appearances include Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Colorado Symphony, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, Boise Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic, and many more. Internationally, Mr. Butler has conducted the Arad Philharmonic in Romania; The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in Australia; the Pärnu City Orchestra in Estonia; Orquesta Sinfonica and the Camerata in San Luis Potosi, Mexico; The Orquesta Sinfonietta of the Universidad Autonoma de Universidad SLP and Orquesta Sinfonica Juvenil Julián Carillo in Mexico; and jazz bands in Manchester, England and Tallinn, Estonia. Beyond his work with symphony orchestras, he equally enjoys collaborating in theatre having music directed more than forty-five musicals and operas including some favorites Die Zauberflöte, A Little Night Music, Into The Woods, Oklahoma, Miss Saigon, The Addams Family, and so many others. Lloyd holds a Master of Music degree in Conducting from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Ohio Northern University.

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