It’s hard to say for sure, but something special happens when an old instrument meets contemporary creativity. These aren’t ...
Bavarian Nordic has repeated a recommendation that its shareholders accept a takeover offer from an investment consortium, saying updated terms are "fair and attractive." The Danish biopharma company ...
MusikTheater an der Wien will stage Pablo Luna’s “Benamor,” a rarely seen example of the Spanish zarzuela genre from the ...
As church bells chime and peal the New Year, historians say the looting of more than 150,000 bells during World War II left ...
Acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron performs a celebration of Christmas in 16th century Spain, from mystical motets to vivacious villancicos. The group’s artistic director, Scott Metcalfe, shares ...
It's one of the most identifiable songs of this or any modern Christmas. And, if it wasn't for war, water, and mice, you'd likely never know it in the form it's in. It all began in 1816, a time of ...
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