This Suite showcases three of Gustav Holst's many and varied Festive pieces, and makes a stylish and enticing set for an advanced group. Chrissemas Day in the Morning (originally for piano) is in 6/8, and full of joy and excitement, developing from a fugal style opening into a multi textured Festive celebration with great dynamic contrasts.

The carol Lullay My Liking uses some of Holst's original harmonies, but re-imagines some of the solo verses to make full use of all five players and give ...