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December, Piano Solos: 20th Anniversary Edition
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0019341161127
Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks
Label: RCA Victor
Manufacturer: RCA Victor
MPN: 11611
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: RCA Victor
Release Date: October 16, 2001
Studio: RCA Victor
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Editorial Review:
December holds the distinction of single-handedly putting Windham Hill on the map and being the new age album most likely to find its way into music collections of all ilk. In spite of being relentlessly overplayed during the holidays, the solo piano recording has aged quite well. Winston shapes holiday war-horses and original compositions into a captivating contemporary statement. His spare, understated style captures the feel of the dark season, employing ample resonance to evoke a reflective spaciousness. The album's straightforward simplicity conveys both the celebration and quietude that characterize the best of the Yuletide spirit. --Richard Price
A quintessential example of George Winston's "folk piano" style, December speaks to the spirit of the season. Mixing traditional carols, a couple of classical works, and his own originals, Winston drops notes with icy clarity into a winter silence, rippling through "Carol of Bells" and coaxing dark, introspective moods from his own suite, "Night." The pianist's liner notes are also a trip as he cites the numerous sources for his music. Who would've thought that the gentle melodies of "Peace" were inspired by the soundtrack to TV's The Outer Limits? This 20th anniversary edition, which includes two bonus tracks, is a vast sonic improvement over previous releases. --John Diliberto
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Absolute Christmas Essential
What to begin to say about this album? First off....
"Thanksgiving": This song is ALWAYS the first thing I hear early Thanksgiving morning just before sunrise while the world is calm, quiet...and typically quite cold!...outside. This sets the tone and mood like nothing I've ever known.
I won't go into a complete review of each song (and I absolutely could), all I can really say is that I believe the most common trait amongst all of us here writing reviews for this album ... Read More
Rating: - Makes me think of frosty window panes and warm cider...
I started listening to George Winston when I was 11 years old. I fell in love with his music then and continue to love it today, 20 years later. I own every CD in Winston's collection, but "December" is my all-time favorite.
The beauty of his music cannot be captured in words, and a true piano-phile would be the only person who could understand what it feels like to be given a private concert in your own living room. When I listen to "December", I imagine myself as a child tracing pictures ... Read More
Rating: - Any season is the right season for this December
With the cooling weather of autumn, I was wont to begin thinking about the music of the upcoming seasons. I used to listen to this album many years ago but lost track of it. A couple of years ago I resupplied my music collection with this version. Winston's December is one of my all time favorites of the season, but I think December is so much more than music just for the autumn and early winter. Because it's so good I've found myself listening to December in March or April or July. This music is terrific ... Read More
Rating: - balm for your ears
these are soft, stress relieving piano pieces including variations over classical orchestra pieces such as Pachelbel's canon in major transcribed for the piano. Put on this CD, lean back and close your eyes and you are in pleasent company for a CD's time. Only trouble is to avoid restarting the CD and lean back again!
Rating:  - Never received the item
I am very disappointed with the seller. The one CD I needed to listen to in order to choose music for my wedding in 2 weeks I didn't get. I paid for expedited shipping and haven't gotten a refund either!
I have owned this album on tape and always loved it. Also went to George Winston concert and he was amazing.
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