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The Sacramento Bee, December 15, 1991
...an instant classic in folk music circles... it will also add rare beauty and grace to any eclectic collection.
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Christmas had been a much neglected holiday until the Victorians revived its beloved traditions - trimming the tree, hanging the mistletoe, decking the hall...and celebrating it all in songs called carols. A Victorian Christmas offers a delightful assortment of the popular carols of the time, from those still well-known today, including The First Noel, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Greensleeves, The Holly and the Ivy and The Wassail Song; to a treasure trove of lesser known gems including The Cherry Tree Carol, The Carnal and the Crane and My Dancing Day. Featuring the lyrical hammered dulcimer (or, as the Victorians called it, the "piano harp") of Robin Petrie in sparkling arrangements which also include different combinations of piano, strings, harp and guitar.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Robin Petrie, perhaps the finest hammered dulcimer player in the world, has put together the ultimate Victorian Christmas cd. From the selection of carols to the traditional style in which they are played, this is a 'museum piece,' that is, worthy of historical value. When people today or in the future want to here Christmas past, this (and it's sister cd - "Noel") is the music they will reach for. This is NOT 'New Age' music, this is TRADITIONAL Christmas music, second to none. A great collection of known and not so well known carols to be played in a candle lit room with a sprig of holly over the door. Why am I writing this when I should be thinking of Summer (it is May as I write this)? Well, that's how great this cd is - It's on my mind even during the warm months. Yes, I wait until at least November before I play it, but it's on my mind none-the-less....
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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A holiday neccesity!,
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This review is from: A Victorian Christmas (Audio CD)
It doesn't seem like the holiday season if I don't have a cup of cocoa, a cozy fire and these magnificent carols playing in the background. Truly a work of art!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Wonderful!,
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This review is from: A Victorian Christmas (Audio CD)
This CD is charmingly beautiful. It is quiet enough to play during Christmas dinner, or a quiet evening gazing at the Christmas tree. I also like to listen to it while decorating or baking. It creates a wonderful Christmas mood in my home. The music is quiet and elegant, yet festive.
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