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Girls will be part of St. Paul’s Cathedral choir on Christmas Day for first time in 900 years
For the first time in its 900-year history, girl choristers will sing at the Christmas Day carol service at London’s majestic ...
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What music is being performed at the Princess of Wales’ carol service?
The Princess of Wales’ royal carol service from Westminster Abbey will be broadcast on Christmas Eve. But who is performing, ...
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On Christmas Eve 1914, WWI paused when troops sang carols across enemy limes
On Christmas Eve 1914 soldiers from both sides of the lines sang carols and laid down their arms.
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What are the lyrics to ‘The Holly and Ivy’, and what is it about?
The melody for ‘The Holly and the Ivy’ is a well-known example of a hexachord, a tune comprised of only six notes. The carol ...
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Yo-Yo Ma performs Bach’s beautiful prelude in newly renovated Notre Dame cathedral
Yo-Yo Ma has released a video of his sublime rendition of Bach’s cello prelude, which he performed live at the reopening of ...