A Dickens Kind of Christmas

Description

Step Into a Victorian Christmas With Traditional Carols and Festive Songs

Transport yourself to the enchanting world of Charles Dickens’s London with this magnificent collection of Victorian-era Christmas music performed by the acclaimed Doorway Singers. “A Dickens Kind of Christmas” features 20 carefully selected carols that capture the warmth, tradition, and festive spirit of a 19th-century English Christmas celebration.

A Victorian Christmas Experience

This meticulously crafted album brings to life the sounds of street carolers, grand cathedral services, and intimate family gatherings that characterized Christmas during the Victorian era. From the stately “Good King Wenceslas” to the lively “Gloucestershire Wassail,” each piece has been arranged to reflect authentic period performance practices while maintaining crystal-clear modern recording quality.

Musical Highlights:

• Traditional English carols that would have echoed through Dickensian London
• Festive processionals like “March of the Kings” and “The Boar’s Head Carol”
• Beloved cathedral hymns, including “Once in Royal David’s City”
• Joyous celebration songs such as “Ding, Dong Merrily on High”
• Ancient carols like “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”

Perfect For:

• Creating an authentic Victorian Christmas atmosphere
• Traditional holiday celebrations and gatherings
• Historical music enthusiasts and collectors
• Period-themed events and performances
• Lovers of classical Christmas arrangements