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风格
#凯尔特民谣
地区
Ireland 爱尔兰

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Anuna(艾纽纳合唱团)这个团体原名An Uaithne,由当时就读于”都柏林音乐三一学院的”Michael McGlynn于1987年建立,其名在古老的盖尔语中代表了三种古老的爱尔兰音乐形式,其分别为Suantrai(安眠曲), Geantrai (欢歌) 和Goltrai(悲歌)。鉴于古老的盖尔音乐除去一些美丽而神奇的片断外,几乎全部失传,Michael和他的同学们决定建立这个团体,探索发掘这片失落的音乐形式。Anuna演绎的音乐作品几乎都出自于Michael McGlynn之手,其中有相当一部分是经过Michael编排和修改的传统作品和古调。是一只纯正的来自爱尔兰的乐队,通常把他们的风格定义为&复古民谣&从这个定义我们也可以看出他们所带有的宗教成分。

by Craig Harris

Twelve centuries of Ireland's vocal tradition are explored by the chorale ensemble, Anuna. Best-known for their performance in Riverdance, the group combines songs in middle English, Scots Gaelic, Irish, Breton, Medieval Irish, Latin, and Greek in their examination of ancient and contemporary Irish music. In addition to performing and recording on their own, the group has worked with Sinéad O'Connor, the Chieftains, Sting, Maire Brennan, and Elvis Costello. According to the Belfast Times, &Anuna's live performances of medieval Celtic music have to be seen to be believed.....breathtaking...magnificent.& Le Monde observed that &using crystal-clear and thunderous sounds, playing with shadows and light, the ensemble creates an atmosphere of fervent richness.&

Originally named An Uaithne, Unana was formed by Dublin-based composer Michael McGlynn in 1987. Initially concentrating on performing at choral festivals and churches, they released their self-titled debut album shortly after assuming their current name and began to incorporate movement and special staging effects in 1992. Although more than 100 singers have performed with the group, Anuna usually features a lineup of ten to 17 young Irish singers. Anuna received a National Endowment award in the classical music category in 1994. The group's third album, Omnis, was released only in Ireland the following year. The album was completely re-recorded and bonus tracks added for international release in 1997. Anuna's greatest success has come through their involvement with Riverdance. In May 1994, they released Riverdance -- The Single. Recorded with the RTE Concert Orchestra, the single spent 18 weeks at the top of the Irish music charts and became a Top Ten hit in the U.K. The group was featured on four tracks of Riverdance -- The Album. Released in 1995, the album sold over a million copies and received a Grammy award in 1997. The band took time between projects, letting the intense exposure they had experience dissipate. 2000's Cynara was their first record in four years, a return that delivered more of their distinct Irish choral magic. Two years later, the holiday themed Winter Songs was released.


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