Anyone who has ever been asked to name a favorite movie, play, song or novel will identify — and perhaps envy — this definitive, “top on the list” statement from classical violinist, Stefan Jackiw. “I ...

At 24, Ray Ushikubo gets the rare honor of playing the Playfair violin made by one of the greatest violin makers of all time, ...

PHOENIX, AZ – This January the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix celebrates the violin. PHOENIX, AZ – This January the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix celebrates the violin. The ...

The Stradivarius violin is one of the most coveted musical instruments in the world, with pieces fetching millions at auction. A new record may soon be broken, in part because of 1939’s The Wizard of ...

BACK when Gidon Kremer was young, when the Latvian-born Tchaikovsky Competition winner was known as a “Russian” violinist, Herbert von Karajan called him the greatest violinist in the world. What the ...

For many listeners, Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987) remains the greatest violinist of the 20th century. He had one of the longest recording careers in history -- more than 60 years -- and his principal ...

On March 7, 1922, the Daily News reported that a talented violinist, Erika Morini, had chosen Bowling Green as one of the stops for her first world tour. Her forthcoming performance caused quite a ...

Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson, along with stars of today, Augustin Hadelich and Keb' Mo'. Joined by Cirque du Soleil acrobats, discover the secrets ...

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra looks to explore classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s range with its latest concert. Conducted by music director Stilian Kirov, “From Wit to Wonder: A Mozart ...