Closely aligned to the theme of romantic love is that of desire, and across the centuries poets have written about the torture of yearning. The Greek poet Sappho knew this even 2,600 years ago. Women ...

The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

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Carnegie Hall has revealed programming for its 2025–2026 season, including more than 170 concerts by many of the world’s ...

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This year's edition of the distinguished event features more than 650 works by nearly 200 artists that build upon its legacy ...

The performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Ledisi and a chorus of New Orleans students stirred audiences. It also ...

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Throughout history, poets have captured the essence of love, desire, longing, and devotion in their verses. Romantic poetry ...