Three-time Grammy nominee David Arkenstone will be in Camden, Dec. 17, at the Camden Opera House. Often compared to Yanni and Mannheim Steamroller, David's music has long been synonymous with the holidays with his albums like Christmas Spirit, Celtic Christmas, and Christmas Lounge. His holiday tunes are traditional to many and are played by symphonies as well as accompanying intricate programmed light displays.

The Winter Fantasy Tour is produced by award-winning film producer and Arkenstone's business partner Victoria Paige Meyerink who filmed her feature 'Finding Home' in Maine in 2000. Meyerink also taught at the International Film and Television Workshops in Rockport for over 15 years.

"I'm delighted to be bringing David's fabulous show to Maine,” she said, in a news release. “It's 'home' to me and Winter Fantasy will be especially magical here during the holidays. I can't wait to share a place I love so much with David and the band!"

Joining performer/multi-instrumentalist Arkenstone is his band of versatile world musicians: Grammy-winning flutist Susan Craig Winsberg; Wisconsin based recording artist and virtuoso pianist Kostia Efimov; fiery violinist Natasha Ratz; exceptional international percussionist David Leach; creative world music percussionist Joshua Amyx; and, accordionist extraordinaire Terri Conti.

The Winter Fantasy tour ends with Arkenstone as a guest with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra that's playing several of his holiday tunes with a special performance by Cirque de la Symphonie (which is featured in Arkenstone's current television special, David Arkenstone's Symphonic Adventure airing nationally on PBS stations).

"Winter Fantasy takes everyone 'Around The World One Winter's Eve'. The show is a magical evening of festive original and traditional holiday tunes for the whole family," said Arkenstone from his home overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in a news release. "I love the snow. I love the winter, which is why I'm particularly excited that we are touring in the Midwest and northeast where we might actually have some snow! We're even performing in front of an amazing Snow Queen custom backdrop by artist Anna Steinbauer. It's a very special time of year and this is a wonderful way to share the season with family and friends."

The 15-city Winter Fantasy tour includes dates in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Maine (complete list below as well as http://www.thewinterfantasy.com/tour-dates.html).

Arkenstone's special performances in Maine are: Dec. 14 at the Little Theater in Biddeford; Dec. 15 at The Center Theatre in Dover Foxcroft; Dec. 16 at The Reach in Deer Isle/Stonington; and, a final evening Dec. 17 at the Camden Opera House.

With 50 albums in release in multiple genres, 20 Billboard hits, film and TV soundtracks and game scores,  Arkenstone is one of the most prolific, diverse, and imaginative musical artists around. It's anyone's guess what adventure he will take listeners on next!

Currently in release on the Green Hill label is his new Winter Fantasy album with vocal diva Charlee Brooks.

Take the family Around The World One Winter's Eve with David Arkenstone's Winter Fantasy concert.

The 2016 Winter Fantasy Tour Dates, Cities & Venues (http://www.thewinterfantasy.com/tour-dates.html):

Dec 15 Dover Foxcroft, ME - The Center Theatre
Dec 16 Deer Isle/Stonington, ME - The Reach Performing Arts Center
Dec 17 Camden, ME - Camden Opera House
Dec 18 Clayton, NY - Clayton Opera House
Dec 20 Cleveland, OH - The Maltz Performing Arts Center
Dec 21 Youngstown, OH - Ford Recital Hall
Dec 22 & 23 Grand Rapids, MI - DeVos Performance Hall with
the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra

Official Tour website: www.thewinterfantasy.com

Winter Fantasy promo video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ew7roAiZCzk

David's official website: www.DavidArkenstone.com

Follow David on Facebook and Twitter @davidarkenstone and Instagram #david.arkenstone

Released by Green Hill Music, the Winter Fantasy album is available on Amazon (link) and iTunes (link).