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Ireland’s colorful evolution through the centuries is lushly set to composer Ronan Hardiman’s unforgettable music. Blending an array of world rhythms, dramatic orchestrations, with a base of traditional Irish song, his music takes us on an epic journey through the many landscapes of Ireland’s rich past.
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The thunderous spectacle of Celtic Tiger is thrilling audiences around the world. But for its creator, it is the fulfillment of a life-long ambition. Michael Flatley is the internationally acclaimed master of dance. And now his unrivalled skill and artistry have combined in an epic that fuses the spirit and history of Ireland with dance and music. The result is a masterpiece, showcasing Irish dance as a dynamic, powerful art form.
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Act 1
The epic begins with the portrayal of the passion of the Irish spirit in a fight for freedom. The journey begins before Christianity and chronicles historic events that depict the power and courage of the indomitable Irish spirit throughout centuries of hardship and oppression.
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Ireland’s colorful evolution through the centuries is lushly set to composer Ronan Hardiman’s unforgettable music. Blending an array of world rhythms, dramatic orchestrations, with a base of traditional Irish song, his music takes us on an epic journey through the many landscapes of Ireland’s rich past.
Hardiman is the applauded composer of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames and has released several solo albums with music ranging from classic Celtic to virtuosic piano.
In 2002, Hardiman teamed up with Celine Dion’s and Rod Stewart’s producer Chris Neil to work on material for New Zealand's child operatic prodigy, Hayley Westenra. Her debut album, “Pure,” has since sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide.
Hardiman also has written songs for English tenor star, Russell Watson, as well as up-and- coming classical crossover sensations, “Amici Forever."
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The thunderous spectacle of Celtic Tiger is thrilling audiences around the world. But for its creator, it is the fulfillment of a life-long ambition.
Michael Flatley is the internationally acclaimed master of dance. And now his unrivalled skill and artistry have combined in an epic that fuses the spirit and history of Ireland with dance and music. The result is a masterpiece, showcasing Irish dance as a dynamic, powerful art form.
Says Michael, "Celtic Tiger portrays the oppression of a people. The tiger itself symbolizes the awakening of their spirit in the struggle for freedom. The show itself is a 90 minute spectacular. It is very fast moving, powerful and hard-hitting and I think that it is something that you have never seen before."
Few races have played a more significant role on the stage of world history than the Irish.
Ireland 's history provides a dramatic story board for Michael Flatley , challenging his creative ability to produce a spectacle that is at once provocative and sensitive. The story unfolds with the Celts. And as darkness fills the stage the pulsating sound of taps signal the beginning of a daring production that is masterful in terms of choreography, music, stage presentation and costume design. Discover how the people of Ireland found their pace in the world through courage, ingenuity and an unfailing sense of their own destiny.
Celtic Tiger, is a phrase coined at the beginning of Ireland’s economic resurgence meant to symbolize the new Economic Ireland. This powerful symbol guides the story, and the essence of being Irish is communicated. Flatley once again pushes the boundaries of traditional Irish dance as a dynamic art form through the use of powerful imagery and dynamic music.
Controversial and innovative with breathtaking special effects, Celtic Tiger is neither stage show nor feature film but something unique in between. It sets new standards in presentation and choreography; the musical score alone is a quantum leap in arena-scale theatrical productions.
And it heralds another defining moment in the career of Michael Flatley. As creator and choreographer, his relentless drive converges with his vision of Irish heritage in a show that roars with defiant energy.
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Act 1
The epic begins with the portrayal of the passion of the Irish spirit in a fight for freedom. The journey begins before Christianity and chronicles historic events that depict the power and courage of the indomitable Irish spirit throughout centuries of hardship and oppression.
From a darkened stage, the pulsating sound of taps signal the opening of a production that superlatively combines music, choreography, staging and costume design. Images from history fill the first half of the show, culminating in the birth of Ireland, the nation state, and a people emerging victorious from the jaws of defeat.
Act 2
The second half is a celebration of modern Ireland, and new beginnings in America and across the globe. But the binding thread is the invincible spirit of the Celtic Tiger itself, weaving images into an exquisite tapestry of dance drama.
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1. St. Patrick (Angelus)
2. The Vikings
3. The Garden of Eden
4. The Red Coats
5. The Famine
6. The Banshee / A Nation Once Again
7. Freedom
8. A New World
9. The Last Rose
10. Celtic Kittens
11. Capone
12. The Celtic Tiger
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Created, produced and directed by:
Michael Flatley
Additional Choreography:
Molly Molloy
Music by:
Ronan Hardiman
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