In 1980, Paul envisioned “Winter Solstice” as “the most universal milestone we could celebrate…, which embraces everyone who lives in the northern hemisphere of our planet.” “Central to all the traditions of solstice is the renewal of spirit, symbolized by the rebirth of the sun. [It] is a time for healing and hope[…] a time to celebrate community and relatedness; and a time to honor the diversity and the unity of this great cornucopia of life on Earth, in remembering the solstice, we resonate once again with the rhythm of the cosmos, and allow our hearts to embrace the optimism of our ancient knowledge that the light will overcome the darkness[…] Making music at solstice is one way to celebrate our amazing journey. If, in our listening, we are carried by the music, then perhaps the experience of that moment can be a hologram of the entire journey. In reality, the journey is right now, wherever we are. And when we are listening, each moment is the beginning.” We invite you to join the celebration.
The Consort includes Paul Winter, soprano sax; Eugene Friesen, cello; Brazilian pianist Henrique Eisenmann; Bulgarian bassist Peter Slavov; German percussionist Bertram Lehmann; organist Tim Brumfield; and the beloved voice of Theresa Thomason.
