{"product_id":"choir-of-chichester-cathedral-the-band-of-hm-royal-marines-a-celebration-of-christmas","title":"Choir Of Chichester Cathedral \u0026 The Band Of HM Royal Marines – A Celebration Of Christmas","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoir Of Chichester Cathedral \u0026amp; The Band Of HM Royal Marines – A Celebration Of Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA festive collection of traditional carols, seasonal favourites and Christmas concert music, bringing together the distinguished choral tradition of Chichester Cathedral with the full, celebratory sound of The Band of HM Royal Marines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1987 on Bandleader Records, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Celebration Of Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the rich harmonies of English cathedral choral singing with the distinctive brass and wind instrumentation of a military band. The result is a varied Christmas programme that moves between the reverent beauty of traditional carols, familiar seasonal melodies and more light-hearted festive arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Choir of Chichester Cathedral represents one of the great traditions of English cathedral music, with its roots in the daily liturgical life of the cathedral. Its contribution brings a sense of warmth, clarity and traditional choral character to the collection, while the Band of HM Royal Marines adds a contrasting instrumental dimension, drawing on Britain's long-established military music heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe programme includes much-loved Christmas standards such as 'Joy To The World', 'Silent Night' and 'Love Came Down At Christmas', alongside traditional carols including 'Joseph Dearest', 'I Come From Highest Heaven' and 'Rise Up Shepherd'. There is also a more playful side to the selection, with 'Sleigh Ride', 'Troika' and the medley 'A Yuletide Souffle', which brings together familiar seasonal favourites including 'White Christmas', 'Good King Wenceslas' and 'Deck The Hall'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination of traditional sacred music, familiar Christmas songs and lively instrumental selections gives the album a distinctly British Christmas concert atmosphere. 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