12 reviews

Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

MPN: 11134
UPC: 019341113423
EAN: 0019341113423

Release Date: August 24, 1993
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Tracks:

•	Carol of the Bells
•	Silent Night - Gruber, Franz
•	Crystal Palace - Sevag, Oystein
•	Winter Bourne - McCandless, Paul
•	Dona Nobis Pacem
•	Wexford Carol - Traditional
•	Just Before Dawn - Ackerman, William
•	We Three Kings - Hopkins, John Henry
•	Angels We Have Heard on High - Traditional
•	Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach, Johann Sebast
•	Trumpet Tune - Purcell, Henry
•	Three Candles - Schonherz, Richard
•	The Rain - Vivaldi, Antonio
•	Christmas Hymn - Childs, Billy
•	Asleep the Snow Came Flying - Story, Tim

Similar Items:

•	A Winter's Solstice II
•	A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 5
•	A Winter's Solstice III
•	A Winter's Solstice VI
•	A Winter's Solstice: Silver Anniversary Edition

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com
In 1993, Windham Hill Records released its fourth album of seasonal music recorded by the label's artists and unavailable in any other collection. Only a few of the tracks on A Winter's Solstice IV lend credence to the label's unfair stereotype as the home for new age background music. Many of the musicians come from such respected jazz bands as Oregon and the Freddie Hubbard Quartet, and from such respected folk bands as the David Grisman Quartet. Several tackle such classical pieces as Bach's "Sheep May Safely Graze" (the Modern Mandolin Quartet), Purcell's "Trumpet Tune" (solo guitarist Alex de Grassi) and Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" (the Turtle Island String Quartet). From Liz Story's "Carol of the Bells" to Nightnoise's "Wexford Carol," this is rigorous instrumental music for the most part, no matter how quiet and pretty it may seem at first listen. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Best of the Winter's Solstice Series? December 13, 2007
D. Money (Virginia)
Our family loves the Windham Hill Winter's Solstice series, and my son says this is his favorite. I don't know if I can choose a favorite, but Barbara Higbie's We Three Kings on this CD is absolutely gorgeous and makes this CD worth purchasing almost by itself. Of course, the other selections are beautiful as well. I recommend this CD without reservation--you will love it.

5 out of 5 stars

Timeless classic October 12, 2006
R. Webb
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is superb music, and that it is supposed to be "Christmas" music is almost beside the point. Yeah, it wouldn't be Christmas without it, but for me this disc can be a salve against the hostilities of an uncaring world. Such "therapy" need not always take place in December.

5 out of 5 stars

So relaxing... perfect after a long stressful day! December 1, 2005
G. Freeman (Boston, MA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Windham Hill artists have a long tradition of coming up with very relaxing, chill renditions of holiday favorites as well as their own original seasonal music. All the music on this album brings to mind the most peaceful images of the winter season - a warming fire away from the bleak chill of winter; a snowy winter wonderland; simply being with the people you love most. This album is perfect for a quite evening away from anything and everything.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent CD. September 4, 2005
Debra Gropp
Continuing in the beautiful series of Winter's Solstice music, this CD contains traditional and non-traditional Christmas music. However, it should be played year around for its soothing and beautiful sounds.

5 out of 5 stars

Fine Christmas Collection! December 15, 2004
Virginia Allain (Poinciana, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The Windham Hill series (Winter Solstice) fhas been outstanding, featuring a sampling of their artists. You get a wide range of performers (Nightnoise, Turtle Island String Quartet, etc.) that you might not run into otherwise. The result is a superior collection for the holiday season, but not so overtly Christmas that you can't play it at other times.
I particularly like Oystein Sevag's contribution. I can't rave enough about the beauty of these pieces. It's wonderful to play while entertaining, or to get you in the Christmas-card-writing mood, or just sit and soak it up while gazing at your twinkling tree lights.