Since our retirements, one of the things we love doing is going to concerts which are not too far from home. What do I mean too far? We love going to Charleston, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Lexington. We have even gone to Pittsburgh and Toledo. Bill browses the Internet to see who and where we might see in concert. We do not stay with one music genre. We have seen Elton John, Billy Joel, BB King, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, George Jones, Roy Clark, Celtic Thunder, and Celtic Woman to name a few! :) We have also been to see Cats, and most recently a ballet in Cincinnati!
Bill found that during the weekend of March 27-28 we could see three shows in Cincinnati at the Arnoff Center. Two show would be Celtic Woman performing "songs From the Heart," and one performance would be by the Cincinnati Ballet with the Xavier University Concert Choir accompanying them. They performed "Mozart's Requiem." Adam Hougland was the choreography. I really don't know a lot about dancing, but I do know that the performers did a wonderful job! The music was powerful with the dancers showing the adrenaline rushing through their bodies and into their performance. It was a captivating dance drama that kept the audience dazzled with what was happening.
According to the program we received before going to our seats, "Mozart's Requiem" is a non-narrative drama that depicts a journey from the darkness into light. Knowing this, you could understand what was taking place. The set was unbelievable helping us see the characters grappling with grief, loss, and the reality of their inevitable mortality. It is during the second act that we saw the characters process of acceptance of finding a hopeful path towards the light. They are letting go and finally accepting the ultimate unknown.
This photo was one they took when performing at on of the castles in Ireland. Now that would be a great place to see them perform!!!!
For the past four years I have grown to love listening to Celtic Woman more and more. I became acquainted with this group from Ireland when off from work with a bad back and right after Dad passed away. I could do nothing without being in pain. I would sit in my rocker and try and watch some TV. PBS had Celtic Woman on one of their fund raiser drives. I was mesmerized by their voices and how well they would blend together. At the time their was a sixteen year old who was part of the group and had the voice of an angel. I was hooked.
I ordered their DVD and CD. After I received them, this was all I would listen to and watch!! Bill knew how much I liked them and found a time and place for us to go see them. We actually got to see them here in Huntington. We were one of the first one's in line when the tickets went on sale. We got and our tickets for that first show and as they say the rest is history!! We have also seen them in Toledo, Columbus, Lexington, and Cincinnati. Some can't understand why we love to go see them again and again, but what is the difference in going to watch the same group when they are close to home than going to a ballgame - MU, Reds, or Bengals - it's because we like them. Yes we both like Celtic Woman!
March 28, 2010 was a date in which Celtic Woman did two performances at the Arnoff Center in Cincinnati. Bill managed to get tickets for both performances! We were on the second row for both shows. "Songs From the Heart" was a remarkable show. Three of the original members - Chloe, Lisa and Mairead - are still with the group. The two newest members - Alex and Lynn - have been welcomed with open arms by fans. Their voices blend so well with the others. The songs are definitely song "from the heart."
The composers and musical director has certainly managed to put together an awesome show that has captivated people from all over the world. Each has a personality that shines through the songs they sing. Mairead's playing of the fiddle is absolutely unbelievable. The talent she displays when playing has given her the name of "the Dancing Fairy."
Bill and I both thoroughly enjoyed both shows!!! Will we go and see them again?? Yes when the date and place is right!!!!
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