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In the week that includes December the 25th, I wish Friends, Colleagues & Readers a Very Happy and Safe Christmas. Plus Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride.

Dec 20, 2021 | Light Music Gems, Ramblings, Videos | 8 comments

8 Comments

  1. Rob Cowan
    Rob Cowan on December 20, 2021 at 9:44 am

    … and to you Col!

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  2. Antony Hodgson
    Antony Hodgson on December 20, 2021 at 10:56 am

    Happy Christmas Colin ……. your namesake was certainly a superb composer of light music
    Tony

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  3. Elizabeth
    Elizabeth on December 20, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    I just went to a Christmas concert by our wonderful Cuarteto Yucatan, and they played an arrangement of this very Sleigh Ride, including jingle bells on their ankles jingling at the appropriate moments. It was fun. And wishing you a very Happy Christmas

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  4. Andrew M
    Andrew M on December 20, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    All best, Colin, for a happy Christmas and New Year

    Reply
  5. Ian Michell
    Ian Michell on December 20, 2021 at 9:42 pm

    Thank you for your year’s enlightened and enlightening reportage, Colin.
    A year with unhindered performances and without surprises is now what we deserve but meanwhile, very best Seasonal Wishes to you.

    Reply
  6. Emma Morrisen
    Emma Morrisen on December 21, 2021 at 9:44 am

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

    Reply
  7. Ingo Metzmacher
    Ingo Metzmacher on December 21, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    Dear Colin, all my best wishes for you! Hope to see you one day again. In the meantime please stay healthy and in good spirits. You deserve it! Ingo

    Reply
  8. Matthew John Taylor
    Matthew John Taylor on December 21, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    Festive greetings Colin and best wishes for the New Year.

    Reply

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