Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo Apr 2026

: The track was used as the theme for the BBC's Fanny Cradock Cooks for Christmas and was famously performed by Oldfield during the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony.

You can listen to the track or watch the classic performance on platforms like YouTube or Apple Music. In Dulci Jubilo Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo

: The distinct recorder melodies that define the track's folk-renaissance feel were performed by Les Penning . : The track was used as the theme

The piece is characterized by Oldfield's signature production style: Originally released as a single in November 1975,

: The iconic music video features a split-screen effect showing nine frames of Oldfield and Penning playing the different instrumental parts simultaneously.

: He plays most of the instruments himself, including various guitars and keyboards, creating a dense "wall of sound".

Mike Oldfield's version of "" is a jubilant, multi-layered instrumental adaptation of a traditional 14th-century German Christmas carol. Originally released as a single in November 1975, it became one of his most recognizable hits, reaching No. 4 on the UK charts.