Rebecca Winckworth

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Rebecca Winckworth
BornNewcastle, County Wicklow, Ireland
GenresCeltic, acoustic, adult contemporary, classical
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals, harp, piano
WebsiteRebeccaWinckworth.com

Rebecca Winckworth is an Irish singer. She was a member of the choral group Anúna, with whom she had toured for several years around the world.[1] Winckworth appears on several award-winning Anúna albums, DVDs and collaborations such as Blizzard Entertainment's soundtrack to Diablo III.[2]

Winckworth has travelled as lead vocalist with several other award-winning shows, such as the Vocal Academy of Paris and Ragús, on tours across Europe, Asia and America.[3] In 2014, Winckworth performed as a lead singer with Celtic Nights on a three month tour over 22 states in the USA.[4] In 2014, Winckworth was lead singer for the world premiere of Titanic Dance in Odyssey Arena Belfast[5] and The Millennium Forum Derry,[6] and was a special guest for Celtic Woman's PBS special, Destiny.[7]

Discography[edit]

  • Wonderchild (2001)
  • Christmas Memories [CD and DVD] (Anúna, 2008)
  • Sanctus (Anúna, 2009)
  • Christmas with Anúna (Anúna, 2010)
  • Illumination (Anúna, 2012)
  • Orla Fallon's Celtic Christmas (With Anúna, 2010)
  • The Wiggles' It's Always Christmas With You [CD and DVD] (With Anúna, 2011)
  • Clannad Live at Christ Church Cathedral (With Anúna, 2011)
  • The Roots of Ireland [CD and DVD] (2012)
  • Diablo 3 Soundtrack (With Anúna, 2012)
  • Babylon Sisters EP (2012)
  • Rebecca Winckworth Album (2013)
  • Ragús the show DVD (2013)
  • Celtic Woman: Destiny [CD, DVD, Blu-Ray] (2015)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Anúna-Nov-15" (PDF). St. Gerard's School. Retrieved 8 January 2016.[permanent dead link]
    - "Anúna: Members participating in the Winter Season". Anúna. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Rebecca releases debut EP". Wicklow People. 20 February 2013.
    - "Diablo 3 soundtrack". Blizzard Entertainment. 2012.
  3. ^ "Ragús Japan Tour". Irish Network Japan. 1 December 2013.
  4. ^ "Celtic Nights – The Emigrants Bridge" (PDF). Capital Public Radio. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
    - "Celtic Nights Cast 2014". Celtic Nights. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  5. ^ Thomas Trainor (16 May 2014). "Live Review: Titanicdance at Belfast's Odyssey Arena". The Irish Post.
  6. ^ Grainne McCool (2015). "Titanic Dance a Hit in Donegal". Irish American News. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. ^ Heather Mazzoni (3 December 2015). "Celtic Woman: Destiny". WHRO-TV.
    - "Celtic Woman | Destiny". WMHT Educational Telecommunications. 17 December 2015.

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