Órla Fallon
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Órlagh Fallon professionally known as Órla Fallon, is an Irish soloist, songwriter and former member of the group Celtic Woman
and the chamber choir Anúna
.
, Ireland
. She plays the harp and sings traditional Irish
music, most often in the Irish language
. She has performed for the Pope
, the President of Ireland
and at Carnegie Hall
. Her debut album, The Water is Wide, was released in Europe in 2000 and in North America in 2006. In 2005, she was featured on The Duggans
album Rubicon along with peers Moya Brennan
and other members of Clannad. It was then that she was offered to be in the Irish group Celtic Woman. She was featured in the self titled debut album Celtic Woman, Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration and Celtic Woman: A New Journey. In 2009 was when Órla left the group to have a full break and spend time with her family. She has recently been featured as part of Jim Brickman
's "It's a Beautiful World" tour and PBS special. Órla has also released her second album, Distant Shore. In December 2010 she came out with her PBS Celtic Christmas Special and also her Celtic Christmas CD. Shortly after that in 2011 she released her My Land CD and a My Land PBS special.
Multimedia
Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman is an all-female musical ensemble conceived and assembled by Sharon Browne and David Downes, a former musical director of the Irish stage show Riverdance...
and the chamber choir Anúna
Anúna
Anúna is an Irish choral group. In 1987 Dublin composer Michael McGlynn founded An Uaithne, a name which describes the three ancient types of Celtic music, Suantraí , Geantraí and Goltraí . One of the group's stated aims is to explore and redefine this music...
.
Life and career
Órla was born in KnockanannaKnockananna
Knockananna is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland.The village has a GAA team and the club colours are red and white.-External links:*...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. She plays the harp and sings traditional Irish
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
music, most often in the Irish language
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
. She has performed for the Pope
Pope
The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, a position that makes him the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church . In the Catholic Church, the Pope is regarded as the successor of Saint Peter, the Apostle...
, the President of Ireland
President of Ireland
The President of Ireland is the head of state of Ireland. The President is usually directly elected by the people for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms. The presidency is largely a ceremonial office, but the President does exercise certain limited powers with absolute...
and at Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States, located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east stretch of Seventh Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street, two blocks south of Central Park....
. Her debut album, The Water is Wide, was released in Europe in 2000 and in North America in 2006. In 2005, she was featured on The Duggans
The Duggans
This is about the duo. For information on the members see Noel Duggan and Pádraig DugganThe Duggans are an Irish musical duo from Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland...
album Rubicon along with peers Moya Brennan
Moya Brennan
Moya Brennan, born Máire Ní Bhraonáin , also known as Máire Brennan , is an Irish folk singer, songwriter, harpist, and philanthropist who began performing professionally in 1970, when her family formed the band Clannad, and is now widely considered as the "First Lady of Celtic Music"...
and other members of Clannad. It was then that she was offered to be in the Irish group Celtic Woman. She was featured in the self titled debut album Celtic Woman, Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration and Celtic Woman: A New Journey. In 2009 was when Órla left the group to have a full break and spend time with her family. She has recently been featured as part of Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman is an American songwriter and pianist. He has been named the most charted male Adult Contemporary artist to date, with six of his albums receiving Gold and Platinum status. He is known for his solo piano compositions, pop-style instrumentals, and vocal collaborations with artists...
's "It's a Beautiful World" tour and PBS special. Órla has also released her second album, Distant Shore. In December 2010 she came out with her PBS Celtic Christmas Special and also her Celtic Christmas CD. Shortly after that in 2011 she released her My Land CD and a My Land PBS special.
Discography
- Órla Fallon: The Water is Wide (2000 EURO) (2006 U.S.)
- Celtic WomanCeltic Woman (album)Celtic Woman is the eponymous debut album of the singing group Celtic Woman. The members of the group were first featured on the PBS musical special also by the same name. With the help of said special, Celtic Woman reached #1 on the World Music charts within weeks and remained there for a record...
(March 2005) - The Duggans: Rubicon (album) (2005)
- Celtic Woman: A Christmas CelebrationCeltic Woman: A Christmas Celebration- Bonus Track on Japanese edition :- Chart positions :- Sales and certifications :...
(October 2006) - Celtic Woman: A New JourneyCeltic Woman: A New JourneyCeltic Woman: A New Journey is the second on-stage production by the group Celtic Woman. The show was filmed at Slane Castle in County Meath, Ireland and featured Hayley Westenra as a new addition to the group...
(January 2007) - Celtic Woman: The Greatest JourneyCeltic Woman: The Greatest JourneyCeltic Woman: The Greatest Journey is the fourth studio album by the group Celtic Woman, released on 28 October 2008. It is an Essential Collection album composed of tracks from their self-titled debut and A New Journey albums with a couple reworked, plus three new tracks.Performers in The...
(October 2008) - Jim Brickman's "It's a Beautiful World" (2009)
- Órla Fallon: Distant Shore (September 2009)
- Music of Ireland: Welcome Home (March 2010)
- Winter, Fire & Snow: A Celtic Christmas Collection (September 2010)
- Órla Fallon's Celtic Christmas (November 2010)
- Órla Fallon: My Land (March 2011)
External links
- OrlaFallon.net - Official website
- Profile at CelticWoman.com
Multimedia
- Crossover - Jill Pasternak interview (18 March 2006)