Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3329 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-03-30
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1

DVD Description
Three middle-aged Catholic Priests from Northern Ireland have become a recording sensation with their eponymous debut album which recorded the biggest opening week of sales ever for a classical album. The Priests, the album, shot into the UK album chart at number five in its first week and also topped the classical chart in its first week of release.
To launch the album in September 2008, The Priests -- Fathers Eugene and Martin O Hagan, who are brothers and their schoolfriend of 30 years ago, Father David Delargy -- conducted a concert in Armagh Cathedral, Ireland, with special guests Sir James Galway and Moya Brennan, showcasing their incredible vocal talent and singing a spellbinding collection of traditional and religious classics.
Filmed by acclaimed director Chris Cowey this special concert - The Priests in Concert at Armagh Cathedral includes the full 60 minute concert, 52 minutes of additional songs from the concert, original EPK, original 60 sec TV spots and exclusive footage of The Priests recording "Pie Jesu" and "Ave Maria" in St Peters in the Vatican.

Tracklisting
Domine Fili Unigenite / Panis Angelicus / Ave Maria / Dúlamán (Moya Brennan with The Priests) / Perfect Time (Moya Brennan) / Ching-A-Ring Chaw / Be Still My Soul / Pie Jesu / Jesu Joy Of Man’s Desiring / Ag Crióst An Siól / Water Under The Keel (Liam O’Flynn) / Funiculi Funicula / O Holy Night / She Moved Through / Londonderry Air (Danny Boy) (Sir James Galway) / Phil The Fluter’s Ball (Sir James Galway with The Priests) / Benedictus / Abide With Me / Irish Blessing

Bonus Performances
Santa Lucia / Hacia Belen / Ecce Sacredos / Be Thou My Vision (Moya Brennan) / An Droicead (The Bridge) (Liam O’Flynn) / My Lagan Love (Sir James Galway with The Priests) / She Moved Through The Fair (Sir James and Lady Galway with The Priests) / The Swan (Sir James and Lady Galway)

Bonus Features
Original EPK / Track Selection / Original 60 sec TV spot / Recording of Pie Jesu with The Choir of St Peters in the Vatican / Recording of Ave Maria with The Choir of St Peters in the Vatican

Synopsis
Christian chorus trio The Priests performs live at the Armagh Cathedral. Together with Moya Brennan and Sir James Galway the ensemble executes a string of sacred hymns and popular folk songs. Full track-list includes: 'Domine Fili Unigenite', 'Panis Angelicus', 'Ave Maria', 'Dúlamán' - Featuring Moya Brennan, Moya Brennan - 'Perfect Time', 'Ching-A-Ring Chaw', 'Be Still My Soul', 'Pie Jesu', 'Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring', 'Ag Crióst An Siól', Liam O' Flynn - 'Water Under The Keel', 'Funiculi Funicula', 'O Holy Night', 'She Moved Through' - Featuring Sir James Galway and Lady Galway, 'Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)' - Featuring Sir James Galway, 'Phil The Fluter's Ball' - Featuring Sir James Galway, Benedictus', 'Abide With Me', 'Irish Blessing'.

Customer Reviews

The Priests
A first class and enjoyable performance from The Priests. A must for anyone who enjoys this beautiful kind of music. This is one I shall play again and again.

THE PRIESTS
Excellent dvd. Very uplifting with a good mix of sacred & popular songs. Highly recommended.

The Priests
This is an exceptional presentation. The sound and the choice of music is first rate. No wonder they have become so successful in a short time. Highly recommended!