Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Piano, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Double Bass A Basque Carol contains a hauntingly beautiful melody from the 13th-century Basque country. This arrangement reimagines the ineffable sound of this carol and poetic text in a new way, combining a flowing, cinematic style with optional rich, thickly-textured string voicings. Whether it is performed with piano, string orchestra, or both ensembles combined, A Basque Carol will surely be a haunting and lovely addition to your next holiday program!