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2014 two CD holiday . CHRISTMAS AT DOWNTON ABBEY is the official festive collection from the much loved, award-winning television series, Downton Abbey. Transport yourself back to a simpler time and enjoy this two CD collection of well-known carols and hymns, which have been carefully curated to evoke the CHRISTMAS AT DOWNTON ABBEY spirit. CHRISTMAS AT DOWNTON ABBEY brings together the ultimate classic carols & hymns collection plus exclusive new recordings of traditional carols from Downton Abbey cast members Elizabeth McGovern (Lady Cora) and Julian Ovenden (Charles Blake) plus a special, spoken word Christmas story read by Jim Carter (Mr. Carson). Added to this, Downton Abbey composer John Lunn has written a new and exclusive extended seasonal suite version of the Downton Abbey theme music, part 1 & part 2 open each disc. Album Tracks 1. The Budapest City Orchestra and the Budapest Choral Voices - the Downton Christmas Suite Pt.1 2. Julian Ovenden - O Holy Night 3. Elizabeth McGovern - It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 4. Elizabeth McGovern & Julian Ovenden - the First Noel 5. Julian Ovenden - the Sussex Carol 6. Julian Ovenden & Katie Marshall -12 Days of Christmas 7. Julian Ovenden - Silent Night 8. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa - We Wish You a Merry Christmas 9. Choir of Kings College, Cambridge - in the Bleak Midwinter 10. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa - Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem 11. Choir of Kings College, Cambridge - Once in Royal Davids City 12. Choir of Kings College, Cambridge - Hark! the Herald Angels Sing 13. Choir of Kings College, Cambridge - Oh Come, All Ye Faithful 14. William Christie - Charpentier Messe de Minuit Pour Noel, Kyrie 15. Choir of Kings College, Cambridge - Ding Dong! Merrily on High 16. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa - Good King Wenceslas 17. Choir of Kings College, Cambridge - While Shepherds Watched 18. Choir of King