Snow Waltz is the sixth studio album and second Christmas album by American violinist Lindsey Stirling, released on October 7, 2022, by Concord Records. The album was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Gladius, and contains a mix of covers of Christmas standards and original tracks.[1][2]

Snow Waltz
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 7, 2022 (2022-10-07)
RecordedLos Angeles, US
Length45:00
LabelConcord
Producer
Lindsey Stirling chronology
Lose You Now
(2021)
Snow Waltz
(2022)
Duality
(2024)
Singles from Snow Waltz
  1. "Ice Storm"
    Released: August 25, 2022
  2. "Joy To the World (Sped Up)"
    Released: December 16, 2022

The first single, Ice Storm, was released via YouTube on August 25, 2022.[3] On October 7, the video for "Snow Waltz", featuring a Halloween theme, was released alongside the album.[4][5] Stirling made an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show on November 7 to perform "Joy to the World".[6]

A tour was announced for November and December 2022 to promote the album.[7][8] The tour extended into the UK.[9]

Track listing

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Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sleigh Ride"Gladius3:02
2."God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"TraditionalMark Maxwell3:16
3."Crazy for Christmas" (featuring Bonnie McKee)
Dehiro3:44
4."Feliz Navidad"José Feliciano3:22
5."Joy to the World (Intro)"TraditionalGladius0:21
6."Joy to the World"TraditionalGladius3:06
7."Snow Waltz"Connor McDonough3:08
8."Christmas Time with You" (featuring Frawley)
Tiggs3:20
9."Little Drummer Boy"Traditional3:52
10."O Come, O Come Emmanuel"TraditionalMaxwell3:31
11."O Holy Night"TraditionalGladius4:16
12."Magic" (featuring David Archuleta)
  • Stirling
  • Gladius
Gladius3:29
13."Deck the Halls"TraditionalGladius3:26
14."Ice Storm"
  • Stirling
  • Giulio Cercato
Cercato3:07
Total length:45:00
Target deluxe edition[10]
No.TitleLength
15."Manger / Noel (Medley)"4:16
16."Dreidel (Medley)"3:33
2023 Target deluxe edition[11]
No.TitleLength
17."Yuletide Regale"3:11
18."We Wish You A Merry Christmas"3:25

Notes

  • Physical copies of the album combine "Joy to the World" and its intro into one track.

Music videos

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List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s)
"Ice Storm" 2022 Stefano Bertelli
"Snow Waltz" Lindsey Stirling
"Joy to the World"
"O Holy Night" Angel Studios
"Magic" Mark Eshleman
"Sleigh Ride" 2023 Stephen Mallett

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ "Lindsey Stirling announces forthcoming Christmas album". 9 News. August 25, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  2. ^ "For the Record, Op. 214: Hilary Hahn; Lindsey Stirling; Black Violin; Dallas String Quartet". Violinist. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  3. ^ "Ice Storm by Lindsey Stirling". Youtube. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  4. ^ "It's a nightmare before Christmas in Lindsey Stirling's new video for "Snow Walt". jambroadcasting.com. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  5. ^ "Lindsey Stirling Combines Halloween and Christmas in 'Snow Waltz' Video". talentrecap.com. October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  6. ^ "Lindsey Stirling Performs 'Joy To The World' On The Kelly Clarkson Show". Yahoo.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  7. ^ "Snow Waltz Tour". Twitter. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  8. ^ "Lindsey Stirling Announces Snow Waltz Christmas Tour; Tickets On Sale Friday, September 16". Broadway World. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  9. ^ "Christmas Distilled: How Lindsey Stirling's pop-violin LP 'Snow Waltz' is the humbug antidote". House of Solo Magazine. November 29, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  10. ^ "Lindsey Stirling - Snow Waltz (Target Exclusive)". Target. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  11. ^ "Lindsey Stirling - Snow Waltz (Target Exclusive) [Deluxe Edition]". Target. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  12. ^ "Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline" (in German). Musicline.de. Phononet GmbH. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  13. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Lindsey Stirling – Snow Waltz". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  14. ^ "Lindsey Stirling Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  15. ^ "Lindsey Stirling Chart History (Top Classical Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  16. ^ "Lindsey Stirling Chart History (Holiday Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  17. ^ "Year-End Charts Classical Albums 2022". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  18. ^ "Year-End Charts Classical Albums 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2024.