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The title of this item caused me to seek it out in 1992 since I compulsively track down every version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL that I can.

Unfortunately this is not an adaptation of the Dickens yuletide classic, but is simply a presentation of Galway playing flute versions of various Christmas Carols. It's enjoyable on that level, but I'm sure the title has resulted in a lot of confusion over the years.

Knowing that Galway was a musician I was hoping this might be scenes from A CHRISTMAS CAROL accompanied by his flute-playing, but it's not.

For anyone who could go for such a rendition of the CAROL I highly recommend the 1970 Anglia Television version which features a series of John Worsley's watercolor paintings of scenes from the Dickens story accompanied by narration from Paul Honeyman. It's available on video but is not on the IMDb at this time.

Yeah, it's not Dickens but, if you can get beyond that, it's wonderful and moving. Gorgeous settings and incredible renditions of many favorite and a few lesser known Christmas carols. Galway's playing is impeccable as always. The arrangements are lush and full. The children's choir is not only note perfect but their fresh faces are what Christmas is all about. The church where it all takes place is a rich and awe inspiring place. I had this on tape for years. Wish I could find a place to purchase a copy again. Apparently, it is not now available. I know I originally saw it on PBS back in the 80s. It became an integral part of my Christmas celebration.