To Celebrate Christmas

Village Carols from the Travellers Rest, Oughtibridge

Oughtibridge in South Yorkshire has one of the finest repertoires of local Christmas carols that you are likely to hear anywhere in Britain. The action takes place in the taproom of the Travellers Rest, where the singers gather on the Saturdays up to Christmas. The traditional accompaniment on the piano includes the remarkable feature of the 'symphonies' -- delightful musical interludes played between the verses of the carols. Both the carols and the accompaniment date back over 200 years to a time when Christmas was an unashamedly joyous celebration. This spirit lives on and can be seen in the enthusiasm of the carollers and the power of their singing. The high-quality recording captures twenty-one superb local carols. The words of the carols and the story of the tradition are told in an accompanying 44-page illustrated book. Each sale includes a donation to a local charity, the CHRIS Fund, which supports Sheffield Children's Hospital.

Stereo Dolby -- C80 chrome cassette + 44pp book
Sponsored by Musical Traditions
Village Carols VC006
8 pounds sterling

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