Victorian Christmas in Song

Experience the warmth and beauty of a traditional Welsh Christmas in this extraordinary program starring Dennis O'Neill, Britain's leading operatic and concert tenor. Dressed in the fashions of the times, O'Neill and a superb choir perform numerous traditional carols and songs recreating the genuine spirit of a Victorian Christmas. Legendary Penhow Castle provides the back drop for O'Neill's musical exploration of the Twelve Days of Christmas. While children play with authentic Victorian toys and carolers enjoy typical Christmas fare, O'Neill traces the evolution of Welsh Christmas traditions from the bleak winters of medieval times through the relative comfort of the Victorian Age.