"Es ist ein Ros entsprungen", most commonly translated
to English as "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" or "A
Spotless Rose", is a Christmas carol and Marian Hymn of
German origin. The text is thought to be penned by an
anonymous author, and the piece first appeared in print
in the late 16th century. The hymn has been used by
both Catholics and Protestants, with the focus of the
song being Mary or Jesus, respectively. In addition,
there have been numerous versions of the hymn, with
varying texts and...(+)
"Es ist ein Ros entsprungen", most commonly translated
to English as "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" or "A
Spotless Rose", is a Christmas carol and Marian Hymn of
German origin. The text is thought to be penned by an
anonymous author, and the piece first appeared in print
in the late 16th century. The hymn has been used by
both Catholics and Protestants, with the focus of the
song being Mary or Jesus, respectively. In addition,
there have been numerous versions of the hymn, with
varying texts and lengths. (Wikipedia)
The Xaphoon, often referred to as a "pocket saxophone," is a unique wind instrument developed in the 1970s by Brian Wittman in Maui, Hawaii. This compact instrument combines the qualities of a clarinet and a saxophone, yet it is much smaller and made either from bamboo or plastic. The Xaphoon offers a distinct, rich sound that belies its size, making it a favorite among traveling musicians and those looking for a portable, yet expressive instrument.