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December, Piano Solos: 20th Anniversary Edition | 
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| Artist: George Winston
Label: RCA Victor
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 887
Format: Enhanced, Extra Tracks
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.3
MPN: 11611
UPC: 019341161127
EAN: 0019341161127
ASIN: B00005NNDO
Release Date: October 16, 2001
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| Tracks:
| • | Thanksgiving | | • | Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head | | • | Joy | | • | Prelude | | • | Carol Of The Bells | | • | Night-Part One: Snow | | • | Night-Part Two: Midnight | | • | Night-Part Three: Minstrels | | • | Variations On The Kanon By Pachelbel | | • | The Holly And The Ivy | | • | Some Children See Him | | • | Peace | | • | A Christmas Song | | • | Sleep Baby Mine |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential recording
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
Amazon.com
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
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balm for your ears September 23, 2008
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!
 Never received the item September 13, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Amazing album August 12, 2008
I've been listening to this album since I was just a kid. The songs are beautiful and so relaxing. One of the best piano albums and certainly my favorite of George Winston's collection. He is a phenomenal pianist.
 So Relaxing January 18, 2008
This has been one of my favorite CD's for years, and I was sorry to lose my copy. The new recording is a little less subtle than the original, but it is still lovely.
George Winston is Uncomparable January 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The first time I heard George Winston, I thought I had died and gone to HEAVEN...Oh, his music moves me sooooooooo...it is beyond words...I could never, ever get enough! It touches the soul. He is a humble yet brilliant and uncomparable musician.
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