A Christmas Overture was originally commissioned as an orchestral work by John Rutter for his 2007 Christmas Festival, proving an instant success with audience and orchestra alike. Traditional carols, skilfully juxtaposed and interwoven, provide the thematic material. These include Ding Dong! Merrily On High; Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; Personent Hodie; We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Angels From The Realms Of Glory, which brings the overture to a majestic close. Fragments of other carols appear along the way to enrich the texture of what is surely one of the most attractive pieces written for the festive season.
Brass Band Grade 4/5.
Duration: 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Also available:
A Christmas Overture (score) (Wind Band)
Publisher: Faber Music
ISBN: 0571571328
Item Code: 0571571328