John Potter on Christmas Carols: an English Enchantment
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Singer and author John Potter gives a talk at Topping & Company Booksellers on the history of the English Christmas carol.
Former Hilliard Ensemble tenor John Potter discusses his book Christmas Carols: An English Enchantment, tracing the carol from its medieval and Tudor origins through the Victorians to the early music revival. The talk covers the tradition's development, including the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and the King's College service broadcast since 1928. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
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