As the third series of Britain s favorite television drama approaches Decca Records is proud to announce the release of DOWNTON ABBEY THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION containing the original music from the multi-award winning television series produced by Carnival Films for PBS. Renowned British composer John Lunn is the man behind the magic. His original music conjures up the perfect atmosphere for the happenings of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants as their lives unfold at DOWNTON ABBEY. With his gift for delicate orchestration Lunn possesses a wonderfully unique voice that commands the full range of musical style.