It would fit well within the other pieces you have shared so far, personally I found the piano a little forward but that's probably my ears.
 
Thanks for sharing

philz
I think the piece stands very nicely on it's own, but also sounds as if it might serve as like a preamble for some larger work or collection of pieces.

 Phil. It's good to know that it work both ways. Thanks for lending me your ears.

Wookiee
It would fit well within the other pieces you have shared so far, personally I found the piano a little forward but that's probably my ears.
 
Thanks for sharing

Once again Wook, Thanks for putting your fluff filled ears on this one. I'll try one with the piano lower in the mix, just to test the waters. But for me the piano is the voice of this track. :)
 

This sounds like a really good to me. I haven't heard the rest of the collection, but on its own, the spikiness of the piano (love it when you can hear the hammer strikes) on top of the other music, sounds like an amazing film cue, for something like a dark thriller. I can see ice, snow and a lone man in that context. I wouldn't change the length, it resolves perfectly and gets the message across regardless of how you intended it. Enjoyed it immensley, wouldnt change a thing.
 
Bibs

Hey Rob,
 I like that this is giving you pictures in your head. I've got the 2nd violin doing some harmonics which really adds to the iciness!
Thanks for your comments! :)

Beautiful composition and arrangement .. I like  the sounds and ambiance

Thanks for the comments and for listening Makke. :)

I do prefer the newer mix it feels more integrated.  The piano, for me, now sits over the backing without dominating.  
 
Furry thumbs up from me on the second mix

I like the first mix with the bigger piano the best.  I don't mind the tone of the piano at all.  It works.  Nice touch by the way.  The mood is good and so is the mix.
 
 

This is a really interesting piece.  Initially it is very relaxing but the accent sounds that use add an edge to it and really keep one's interest.
Nice one!