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16.12.2025

Arts Fuse REVIEW: Midwinter Revels — Aglow with Music, Magic, and Hope
His rules: ‘No necktie, no meetings.’ But he’ll play you a chantey, and maybe rouse you to sing. Working Artist ColumnBy Cate McQuaid, Globe correspondent. Updated December 2, 2025. David Coffin, the master of ceremonies at Midwinter Revels since 1990 with a baritone-treble concertina at his home studio in Gloucester. JESSICA RINALDI/GLOBE STAFF GLOUCESTER– “I have three rules in life,” said...
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16.12.2025

Boston Music Intelligencer REVIEW: Reveling in Anticipation of Winter
His rules: ‘No necktie, no meetings.’ But he’ll play you a chantey, and maybe rouse you to sing. Working Artist ColumnBy Cate McQuaid, Globe correspondent. Updated December 2, 2025. David Coffin, the master of ceremonies at Midwinter Revels since 1990 with a baritone-treble concertina at his home studio in Gloucester. JESSICA RINALDI/GLOBE STAFF GLOUCESTER– “I have three rules in life,” said...
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18.12.2025

Boston Globe REVIEW: Midwinter Revels heads far north for a tale inspired by a Gregory Maguire story
His rules: ‘No necktie, no meetings.’ But he’ll play you a chantey, and maybe rouse you to sing. Working Artist ColumnBy Cate McQuaid, Globe correspondent. Updated December 2, 2025. David Coffin, the master of ceremonies at Midwinter Revels since 1990 with a baritone-treble concertina at his home studio in Gloucester. JESSICA RINALDI/GLOBE STAFF GLOUCESTER– “I have three rules in life,” said...
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18.12.2025

Theater Mirror REVIEW: "A Scandinavian Story for Christmas" Delights at 55th Annual Midwinter Revels
His rules: ‘No necktie, no meetings.’ But he’ll play you a chantey, and maybe rouse you to sing. Working Artist ColumnBy Cate McQuaid, Globe correspondent. Updated December 2, 2025. David Coffin, the master of ceremonies at Midwinter Revels since 1990 with a baritone-treble concertina at his home studio in Gloucester. JESSICA RINALDI/GLOBE STAFF GLOUCESTER– “I have three rules in life,” said...
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05.12.2025

Debra Wise & Gregory Maguire on The Culture Show with Jared Bowen
His rules: ‘No necktie, no meetings.’ But he’ll play you a chantey, and maybe rouse you to sing. Working Artist ColumnBy Cate McQuaid, Globe correspondent. Updated December 2, 2025. David Coffin, the master of ceremonies at Midwinter Revels since 1990 with a baritone-treble concertina at his home studio in Gloucester. JESSICA RINALDI/GLOBE STAFF GLOUCESTER– “I have three rules in life,” said...
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