Malcolm Arnold: "Fantasy on Christmas Carols" from The Holly & the Ivy (1952)

Malcolm Arnold: "Fantasy on Christmas Carols" from the film score The Holly and the Ivy (1952). Arranged by Christopher Palmer. Conducted by George Fenton. Performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra. [recorded especially for radio broadcast]. [U.K.]

[@ryanOGab]

Such a hidden gem of a Christmas film.
I urge everyone to see it. It captures the true nature of Christmas time and even the slight bread of family dynamics coming together and baggage that all humans carry with the proceeding years, but in the best intentions to love each other we can inadvertently think doing the easiest thing which can seem that hardest of decisions at the time, is actually more than often the best option regardless of how we personly feel. We're so busy concealing the truth to save others from hurt and ourselves from shame we forget what it takes to show love.

[@Papermac]

Stunning medley. Thank you for sharing this.

[@garethbramley1]

Wow - Arnold / Palmer / Fenton and the BBC Concert Orchestra in one room. Thanks.

[@alexkije]

Ah! Malcolm Arnold's music! Sound quality is very good! Thanks for sharing.

[@d.dorough]

Oh thank you so much for sharing this! Just LOVE the film and the beautiful score that goes along with it. Happy New Year! 🎉

[@jksteven1]

A nice Christmas offering! Thanks for the upload!

[@richardjakes778]

Reminds me of Arnold's English Dances.