Paul Winter's Solstice Saga

[@sdholmess]

I first saw the consort in 1975 when I was 19 years old it was a truly profound experience. I went on to see them many times after that because of the feeling the music gave me. It was a true tribal experience. It wasn't based on a religious feeling but a more important one about the interconnectedness of life here on Earth. In this time of raw social and political division Paul's music speaks to us on a deep human spiritual level, spiritual yet organic, not found in holy books but in the beating of our hearts. If there really is a cosmic purpose for our existence then it is Humanity itself that is the keeper of life's meaning. Thank you Paul for reminding us through music that whether great or small all life is connected and important.☮️

[@karenraesteele1786]

Beautifully said

[@frederickwarren2370]

I echo your beautiful sentiment. I first saw the Consort at the Boston Commons in 1979, and had the chance to interview Paul Winter for the Univ .of New Hampshire radio station. More than 40 years later, today in 2024 ....I feel ONLY the late Antonio Carlos Jobim approaches this mastery. George Martin produced the Beatles AND the live Winter Consort album entitled Road, and he felt Road was the singular greatest music he produced. I agree. Paul and company wed Bach to this current moment, and more, encompassing our Earth and our village of humanity. With this, I am and wiil continue to be forever grateful .....

[@sdholmess]

​@@frederickwarren2370my only visit to Boston in 1982 I was lucky enough to see the Boston Symphonies 100th anniversary concert at the Boston Common. It was Sergio Ozawa conducting Beethoven's 9th

[@sdholmess]

​@@frederickwarren2370also Frederick I think it was The Icarus album that was produced by George Martin I think the song Common Ground should be named the anthem of planet Earth!

[@SusanRainford]

The music stires my soul 78 yr great grandmother

[@SteveBrant55]

Icarus is one of the greatest instrument songs ever! I think I first heard it when I was in college in the 1970s! Thank you for offering us this wonderful retrospective film! It's perfect that I've discovered it just before the Winter Solstice on Dec 17, 2023.

[@deanajamroz1182]

I've loved every Winter Solstice I ever attended at St. John's. Thank you for giving us this much-appreciated -- and needed -- gift!

[@kathleenfernholz6308]

Thank you Miriam, your newsletter always find my sweet spot and fills it with goosebumps❤ Annette and Kay

[@ArielVisionary]

What a wonderful concert, full of surprises. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you and blessings to all of you this year,. I want to thank Paul Winter especially from the bottom of my heart.

[@quicosanchez3119]

cada nota un rayo, gracias por la banda sonora de la gratitud y el descubrimiento; lo demás ya es cosa nuestra. Gracias

[@Naimasturn]

I love this retrospective. Thank you, Paul Winter Consort. Happy Winter Solstice to all!

[@lxmx4530]

What a thrill to see the Consort of the 90's in the video. It would be a dream to see them reunited in the present day.

[@Penn_chill]

Oh I am so glad to see this! Miss the yearly performances so much. It was an important part of the holiday ritual. Sending whatever magic/energy/good luck out with wish y’all will return live. It’s medicine for weary souls and we’re grateful. 😇

[@morganasythove7539]

Pure joy - a happy Winter Solstice/Yule to all, Blessed Be!

[@sheriperl]

Thank you thank you thank you! I love these wonderful performances.

[@GreenerSpaces]

Miss being there live. Fingers crossed for next year.

[@PaulWinterConsort]

We do too! We're all crossing our fingers

[@suzannemichelle6828]

@@PaulWinterConsort There's a group of us watching ... we get together every year for this concert going back decades ... we're trying to guess which song from which concert ... we'll be SO GLAD to be live again!

[@joyceglasgow2356]

Beautiful! Happy Winter Solstice!🎄❄️☃️🌨️❄️⛄️❄️🎄

[@PaulWinterConsort]

Thank you! Happy Solstice to you!

[@rosarioantonnava5325]

Espectacular, GRANDE, GRANDE.🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷

[@JimHawkins1944]

I fell in love with and under the spell of the Consort in 1986 with Canyon. I've been true fan ever since.

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Solstice for the soul. Inspired!

[@cel87este]

Beyond words Paul et al. Thank you.

[@ravanne3746]

I've had the pleasure of seeing the Consort numerous times and I deeply miss seeing you all live. Here's hoping that next year we'll be able to fill that beautiful cathedral with music and magic. Happy Yule and Blessed be!

[@charmaineharkins9904]

I already liked (👍) this post before even listening b/c I have little doubt this performance is superb!

[@PaulWinterConsort]

Thank you, we hope you enjoy watching!

[@MICAHmakepeace]

"My House shall be called a house of prayer for ALL people". Is. 56:7, Mt. 21:13 I'm overjoyed to be a member of a church that hosts such wonderful artists. Keep singing for, and with, ALL God's Creation! Peace and all good+

[@ingeking4170]

What a wonderful gift! Thank you so very much!

[@musicbox63]

I and a friend saw the concert in '96. What an awesome experience!

[@matthias.hess1]

I love these retrospectives. Can't wait until the Cathedral organ is reinstalled and we can enjoy the celebration live and in person again!

[@LyndaNaclerio]

Chills! A very merry solstice to you and thank you for sharing this with the world. ❤

[@margaret_race_artist]

Thank you, Paul Halley, for writing so much beautiful music for these concerts long ago. You should be credited below the video for all the compositions you wrote that Paul Winter relies on. Nice to see you looking so fit and trim at the piano and pipe organ for these concerts from 30 years ago.

[@josheisenman]

Will watch on Wednesday, 12.22.22...thank you!!!

[@theresabrown8994]

I have seen them al one way or another and this one featured the best of the best.

[@RosadeBonsai]

Unfortunately, I missed the first winter solstice concert at the Cathedral, from 2 on became part of my life, summer and winter, also had the pleasure of spending a little time at the farm.

[@WildlifeEthics]

THANK YOU ~ ThAnK YoU ~ Thank You

[@jetho69]

so much beauty in his music

[@orffrocks5667]

Can’t wait to share this with my music students! :)

[@fernandoyago2806]

Gracias por transmitir tanta belleza, saludos.

[@ambrociohernandez8]

Hola soy seguidor del señor Paul Winter desde su disco Common Grownd porque mi hijo mayor, que entonces era un niño y su nombre es Jethro ,me llamó la atención el nombre de el lobo. A mis dos hijos y a mi nos encanta su música y tenemos casi todos sus CD's. El hijo menor que ya tiene una hija y un hijo, mis nietos, me invitó a que le diera de regalo acompañarlo al concierto del solsticio de verano en junio de 2020 pero la pandemia no nos permitió asistir y nos quedamos con los boletos de avion y reservación de hospedajes. Me gustaría saber el nombre de la pieza musical del minuto 30:34. Feliz solsticio de invierno: Winter solstice. Muchas gracias y saludos desde México.

[@franceselaineanderson1556]

Good Yule to all and a magical Twelve Nights of the Winter Solstice

[@barbarapaleczny2581]

Thank-you for this great gift of music, both instrumental and voice. I love the music and the theme. Another time, it would help if you show the musicians and singers' names across the bottom of the screen. All are new to me. Is that possible? Thank-you!

[@musicbox63]

Is there any chance this will be available on CD? I know there are several CDs of the Solstice concerts, but the performances, here, are superlative.

[@suzannemichelle6828]

@PaulWinterConsort ... is there a list of which songs / which years / which artists for this compilation?

[@matthias.hess1]

@@suzannemichelle6828 If you didn't already find it, there is a list near the end, starting at 2:42:20

[@musicbox63]

Paul Winter looks a bit like my dad. RIP Dad.

[@MegaElizabeth71]

Qual o nome da música que ele canta quando está tocando o piano?

[@AndreaPortovenere]

Love Paul&Paul