A scaled down version of the violin, the pochette was devised for traveling and impromptu performances. And, it helped Scots become Englishmen.   The ...

The violins of Cremona and Venice might have the most storied histories, but the Neopolitan Gagliano family instruments have stood the test of time as well. ...

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has several Strads that are played occasionally. But should rare instruments be mostly seen and rarely heard? The ...

While the Museum of Füssen commemorates its luthier-populated past, much of the violinmaking influence of this Bavarian town ultimately went elsewhere. It’s ...

Stradivari is known for the greatest violins, but the likely inventor of the modern violin was Andreas Amati. French royalty deserves some credit as well. The ...

Hast du genug von deinem langweiligen Standard-Klingelton? Möchtest du deinem Handy einen neuen und aufregenden Klang verleihen? Dann bist du hier genau ...

June 21st will be released the single and music video of “ONCE IN A LIFETIME” the title track of his first solo album. On the occasion of the summer ...

Catherin de’ Medici brought a love of dance from Italy to the French court. In so doing, she drove the enduring standardization of violins, violas, and cellos. ...

As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best possible opportunities to learn, grow, and develop their skills. While there are many extracurricular ...

Rare stringed instruments have a chain of custody known as provenance. Without clear and legal ownership, the instrument is more a liability than asset. ...

Musical eras and the instruments that created them are on an historical, evolving continuum. But each era, the Renaissance period included, has its own ...

Over a long career that left a legacy of recordings and accomplished students, Ricci always had an eye (and ear) for fine violins, both old and new. When ...