Selections from
John Lunn's soundtracks for BBC TV's drama Downton Abbey have been gathered in this ultimate collection from Decca, affording fans of the show a retrospective of its most memorable music. These lush and lyrical pieces have been drawn from all six seasons, and the
Chamber Orchestra of London, conducted by
Alastair King and featuring
Lunn at the piano, give the music its distinctive mix of sentimentality, nostalgia, and dramatic tension. This two-CD package duplicates some tracks from two previous collections,
Downton Abbey: Original Music from the TV Series and
Downton Abbey: The Essential Collection, though avid collectors may feel all three albums are necessary for their enjoyment. ~ Blair Sanderson