Piffaro presents ‘exuberant’ Christmas music but with hurdy gurdy, theorbo, bagpipes, and more

NEW YORK — Christmas concerts are God’s gift, literally, to early music groups such as Piffaro (Philadelphia’s Renaissance wind band). Audience love taking refuge in holiday exuberance from what we ...
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The most beautiful name in the world is Greek, according to science (and it will surprise you)

Choosing a name is often a moment charged with emotion and meaning. What if the beauty of a name could be scientifically measured? A surprising study conducted by a British linguist claims that a name ...
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Q & A: Countertenor Nils Wanderer on Discovering His Soul’s Voice & the Evolution of Opera

Wanderer by name, wanderer by nature, Nils Wanderer is an internationally acclaimed German countertenor, actor and ...
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Which EU Country Speaks the Best English as a Second Language? A Witty-Powered Tour Through Europe’s Favorite Competition

According to the saints at EF who have dedicated their lives to measuring just how well the world can say "Actually, it’s ...