Behind their whimsical name, five young Belgium-based musicians are reinventing 18th-century galant music with a refreshing sense of freedom. 
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Meet the curious ensemble with a taste for elegant mischief. What’s behind the curious name The WIG Society? This chamber group, made up of traverso, violin, cello, double bass, and harpsichord, is bringing a fresh flair to galant repertoire. Founders Matteo Gemolo and Conor Gricmanis welcome us into their world of Galant Night Fever.
Where did you meet, and how did you come up with such an unusual name?
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