Loreena McKennitt

For more than three decades, Canadian artist Loreena McKennitt has explored the many facets of Celtic music, creating a unique fusion of folk, world music, and pop. Seemingly effortless, she combines instrumental and vocal perfection with deep emotion, crafting a soundscape that enchants listeners around the world. In spring 2027, the passionate globetrotter returns to Europe on tour, including a stop at the Wiener Stadthalle on 20 March 2027.

The upcoming tour will focus on her landmark album The Mask and The Mirror, alongside other fan favorites. Loreena McKennitt will be joined by five of her longtime musical companions: Caroline Lavelle (cello), Brian Hughes (guitar), Hugh Marsh (violin), Dudley Phillips (bass), and Robert Brian (drums). The first half of the evening will feature her most beloved songs, while the second half will present The Mask and The Mirror in the original sequence of the 1994 album.

McKennitt explains that with The Mask and The Mirror, she followed “paths of inspiration” and explored “essential human questions” about the existence of God, religion, and spirituality. “What was revealed and what remained hidden, what was the mask and what the mirror? We are excited to return to Europe for another chapter and cannot wait to see everyone again and share our music.”

Her acclaimed performances blend music and storytelling inspired by her explorations of Celtic history and culture. Mystical Irish poetry by W. B. Yeats and John Keats intertwines with texts by literary masters such as William Shakespeare and Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Intimacy and deeply personal stories shape Loreena McKennitt’s concerts, while her crystal-clear soprano voice and versatility on harp, piano, and bandoneon remain her unmistakable trademarks.

Over the course of her career, Loreena McKennitt has sold more than 14 million albums worldwide, including over 1.6 million in Germany alone — a remarkable triumph of musical poetry. Her recordings have achieved gold, platinum, and multi-platinum status in 15 countries across four continents. She has received two Juno Awards and the Billboard International Achievement Award, as well as two Grammy nominations.

As a musical ambassador, she has represented Canada around the globe, composed film scores, and performed at countless renowned festivals. In 1985, she used her savings to produce her first album and founded her own record label. As one of the few truly independent artists, she has since maintained complete control over her song selection, production, design, and distribution.

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Loreena McKennitt

30th Anniversary Tour

Place

Wiener Stadthalle – Halle F : Un espace de premier choix pour le divertissement en direct

La Wiener Stadthalle – Halle F est l’une des salles de spectacle les plus prisées de Vienne, offrant une programmation variée comprenant concerts, spectacles, comédies musicales, one-man-shows et événements en direct. Faisant partie du complexe de la Wiener Stadthalle, la Halle F a été spécialement conçue pour des événements de taille moyenne, alliant une ambiance intime à une atmosphère impressionnante.

Avec son architecture moderne, son excellente acoustique et son agencement flexible des sièges, Halle F est le cadre idéal pour accueillir des artistes nationaux et internationaux, des spectacles de divertissement et des événements familiaux. Au fil des années, elle a été le théâtre de comédies musicales à succès, de spectacles humoristiques, de performances de danse et de concerts en direct.

Accès en transports publics

Métro :

• Ligne U6 – Station Burggasse-Stadthalle (environ 5 minutes à pied)

Tramway :

• Lignes 6, 9, 18 – Arrêt Burggasse-Stadthalle
• Ligne 49 – Arrêt Urban-Loritz-Platz/Stadthalle

Bus :

• Ligne 48A – Arrêt Moeringgasse

Grâce à sa situation centrale dans le 15ᵉ arrondissement de Vienne, la Halle F de la Wiener Stadthalle est facilement accessible en transports publics.

Wiener Stadthalle – Halle F : Un lieu exceptionnel pour des événements inoubliables

Qu’il s’agisse d’un concert électrisant, d’un spectacle impressionnant ou d’une comédie musicale incontournable, la Halle F de la Wiener Stadthalle offre une scène idéale pour un divertissement de classe mondiale et des expériences en direct mémorables.