Windborne Presents: Music of Midwinter
Windborne has taken traditional singing to a whole new level, combining four part a cappella with unique arrangements to present a dynamic range of material - from classic labor songs to haunting 17th century ballads. This is their fourth visit to the Fiddle.
“The most exciting vocal group in a generation” –Songlines
Windborne’s album “To Warm the Winter Hearth” smashed records and became the 5th most-backed album crowdfunder of all time! Now Windborne is bringing a full show of their favorite songs of the season to stages around the country!
A joyful and heartfelt celebration of song, Windborne’s lush vocals and unique arrangements bring light to a dark time, as they draw on midwinter music from traditional, classical, and folk from the US, British isles and beyond. Unique from their typical show, the holiday spirit is accentuated with added instrumentation, from banjos and guitars, to Lithuanian Kanklės, and Irish bodhran.
“Subverting expectations and redefining the genre [of vocal music]… just absolutely phenomenal!” BBC
With Windborne as their guide across continents and centuries, audiences will be delighted by holiday stories, songs, and humor in an evening that is sure to become a holiday tradition for the whole family! Sing along with familiar favorites, enjoy new twists on old classics or sit back and enjoy discovering new favorites, but make sure you don’t miss Windborne’s Music of Midwinter!
“Sublime and superb… [Windborne] exhausts superlatives! Intelligent, witty, formally exquisite and brimful of energy.” -RnR MAGAZINE
Hailed as “the most exciting vocal group in a generation!” by Songlines, Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. Beyond simply dazzling the audience with vocal fireworks, Windborne evokes a deep emotional response, breathing new life into songs of change from the past that ring true in modern times.
Windborne brings the impeccable skill and attention to detail of a top-tier classical ensemble, and melds that care and virtuosity with the power and story of vernacular music and songs of common folk. The ensemble shifts effortlessly between drastically different styles of music, drawing their audience along on a journey that spans continents and centuries, illuminating and expanding on the profound power and variation of the human voice. Windborne’s 2024 album of music for midwinter, To Warm the Winter Hearth, set crowdfunding records as the top vocal album on any platform, as well as the 5th most successful album of any genre, selling over 12,000 physical copies in the first month, and leading to sold out holiday tours in the US and UK.
Quotes about Music of Midwinter
“To Warm The Winter Hearth, the latest polyphonic masterpiece by New England vocal quartet Windborne, rolls in as the nights grow ever longer… So let yourself be transported to the crisp, frosty mists of midwinter, and think of all those who have gone before, whistling the same tunes as they strolled home from the pub along a snowy country lane, prepared festive stockings for loved ones, or cosied up by a roaring fire.” -For Folk’s Sake
“The rich and emotive a capella vocal harmonies truly warm the cockles on a snowy winter’s morning, expressing the spirit of the solstice and midwinter celebrations throughout the ages. Each song has clearly been carefully chosen to express a different aspect of the winter months, which keeps the listener flowing, through the snowy scenes of the album.”
-Folk + Honey
“Windborne have an almost supernatural grasp of harmony singing, their songs exudes bright warmth, wit and a sense of celebration delivered with, richness, delicacy and grit – incredible technical skill and a frighteningly accomplished intricacy of arrangement….To Warm the Winter Hearth is an impressive, evocative work of art.” –KLOF
“Wonderful vocal harmonies, the instrumental part of the album, which features not only the traditional Windborne banjo and guitar, but also, for example, the Lithuanian traditional instrument kankles, reminiscent of the Russian gusli or Finnish kantele – all together create a unique festive atmosphere, recreated for us by the talented American quartet.” –JazzQuad
“The high commitment level and persuasiveness of the four singers – Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon and Lynn and Will Rowan – runs through everything they do.” -theartsdesk.com
“The most exciting vocal group in a generation” –Songlines
Windborne’s album “To Warm the Winter Hearth” smashed records and became the 5th most-backed album crowdfunder of all time! Now Windborne is bringing a full show of their favorite songs of the season to stages around the country!
A joyful and heartfelt celebration of song, Windborne’s lush vocals and unique arrangements bring light to a dark time, as they draw on midwinter music from traditional, classical, and folk from the US, British isles and beyond. Unique from their typical show, the holiday spirit is accentuated with added instrumentation, from banjos and guitars, to Lithuanian Kanklės, and Irish bodhran.
“Subverting expectations and redefining the genre [of vocal music]… just absolutely phenomenal!” BBC
With Windborne as their guide across continents and centuries, audiences will be delighted by holiday stories, songs, and humor in an evening that is sure to become a holiday tradition for the whole family! Sing along with familiar favorites, enjoy new twists on old classics or sit back and enjoy discovering new favorites, but make sure you don’t miss Windborne’s Music of Midwinter!
“Sublime and superb… [Windborne] exhausts superlatives! Intelligent, witty, formally exquisite and brimful of energy.” -RnR MAGAZINE
Hailed as “the most exciting vocal group in a generation!” by Songlines, Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. Beyond simply dazzling the audience with vocal fireworks, Windborne evokes a deep emotional response, breathing new life into songs of change from the past that ring true in modern times.
Windborne brings the impeccable skill and attention to detail of a top-tier classical ensemble, and melds that care and virtuosity with the power and story of vernacular music and songs of common folk. The ensemble shifts effortlessly between drastically different styles of music, drawing their audience along on a journey that spans continents and centuries, illuminating and expanding on the profound power and variation of the human voice. Windborne’s 2024 album of music for midwinter, To Warm the Winter Hearth, set crowdfunding records as the top vocal album on any platform, as well as the 5th most successful album of any genre, selling over 12,000 physical copies in the first month, and leading to sold out holiday tours in the US and UK.
Quotes about Music of Midwinter
“To Warm The Winter Hearth, the latest polyphonic masterpiece by New England vocal quartet Windborne, rolls in as the nights grow ever longer… So let yourself be transported to the crisp, frosty mists of midwinter, and think of all those who have gone before, whistling the same tunes as they strolled home from the pub along a snowy country lane, prepared festive stockings for loved ones, or cosied up by a roaring fire.” -For Folk’s Sake
“The rich and emotive a capella vocal harmonies truly warm the cockles on a snowy winter’s morning, expressing the spirit of the solstice and midwinter celebrations throughout the ages. Each song has clearly been carefully chosen to express a different aspect of the winter months, which keeps the listener flowing, through the snowy scenes of the album.”
-Folk + Honey
“Windborne have an almost supernatural grasp of harmony singing, their songs exudes bright warmth, wit and a sense of celebration delivered with, richness, delicacy and grit – incredible technical skill and a frighteningly accomplished intricacy of arrangement….To Warm the Winter Hearth is an impressive, evocative work of art.” –KLOF
“Wonderful vocal harmonies, the instrumental part of the album, which features not only the traditional Windborne banjo and guitar, but also, for example, the Lithuanian traditional instrument kankles, reminiscent of the Russian gusli or Finnish kantele – all together create a unique festive atmosphere, recreated for us by the talented American quartet.” –JazzQuad
“The high commitment level and persuasiveness of the four singers – Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon and Lynn and Will Rowan – runs through everything they do.” -theartsdesk.com