CW reviews from New Zealand & Australia

[Stephany]

Hello,

Here is a review of the latest 'Celtic Woman' album featuring Hayley by 'The Townsville Bulletin' (Australia).

Celtic Woman - New Journey (EMI)
David Gilson
23 August 2007
Townsville Bulletin
Copyright 2007 News Ltd. All Rights Reserved

Being a fan of this quartet since hearing their Christmas special CD and also being an admirer of Irish music in general, I was excited to be given this album to review.

Backed by a full symphony orchestra including traditional instruments and choir led by music director David Downes, the original four singers, Chloe, Orla, Lisa and Meav, have been joined by Hayley

[/color]. With their combined sounds as well as that of Mairead on fiddle it is enough to tantalise you into an auditory sensory overload.

One of my favourite tracks was an abridged version of Scarborough Fair which clearly shows Hayley has rightfully earned her place in the group[/color].

I would highly recommend this CD -- even better the DVD which was recorded live at Slane Castle in Ireland. [/size][/quote]
Stephany

[Stephany]

Another review - from New Zealand, this time.

Celtic Woman: A New Journey
Live At Slane Castle, Ireland
1 September 2007
Waikato Times
© 2007 Fairfax New Zealand Limited. All Rights Reserved.

I've always thought there were more bagpipe bands in New Zealand than Scotland, which is why this DVD will appeal to so many Kiwis. That, and the fact that kiwi songstress Hayley Westenra makes more than one appearance in this hauntingly beautiful performance

[/color] filmed at Slane Castle last August.

The wee lasses who make up the ensemble, with Westenra, are Chloe Agnew, Orla Fallon, Lisa Kelly, Mairead Nesbitt and Meav Ni Mhaolchatha, who all have stunningly beautiful classical voices which are somehow amplified by the gloriously lit castle.

They handle the likes of Enya's Orinoco Flow, Simon and Garfunkle's Scarborough Fair and Jack Lawrence's Beyond the Sea with a measured clarity that has the audience enchanted. [/size][/quote]
Stephany