Downton Abbey: The Ultimate Collection


Downton Abbey: The Ultimate Collection is the third and final soundtrack that accompanied the ITV historical television series Downton Abbey. Composed by John Lunn and performed by the Chamber Orchestra of London, the album consisted of 23 songs, mostly from the television score and three songs performed by Mary-Jess Leaverland and Eurielle. It was released on 15 January 2016 through Decca Records.

Background

The Ultimate Collection comprises the musical score for all the six seasons from the series, composed by Lunn and performed by the Chamber Orchestra of London under the supervision of conductor Alastair King. It featured the suite and "Did I Make the Most of Loving You?" performed by Mary-Jess Leaverland, that featured in the first two soundtracks, along with a cover of "I'll Count The Days" by Eurielle. It was released as a double album of 36 tracks—the first disc had 17 tracks and the second one had 19 tracks—on 4 December 2015 through physical formats. In digital streaming platforms, the album was released as a single standalone album on 15 January 2016.

Accolades

At the 64th and 65th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, John Lunn won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score). Lunn received a nomination for the 2012 British Academy Television Craft Awards under the Best Original Music category.

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes