Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo May 2026

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.

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 piece is characterized by Oldfield's signature production style: Mike Oldfield's version of "" is a jubilant,

: The distinct recorder melodies that define the track's folk-renaissance feel were performed by Les Penning . You can listen to the track or watch

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

: 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.

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