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Scientists create world's tiniest violin —and it's only visible with a microscope
Physicists at England's Loughborough University employed the use of nanotechnology to create what they are touting is "the world's smallest violin,” which is no bigger than a speck of dust...
Iconic Long Island music store cleared out of dozens of pricey violins
A Long Island violin shop that’s been open since the 1940s appears to have closed its doors for good — but the bitter business dispute between the founder’s family and...
Long Island music shop allegedly cheated owners after selling instruments worth more than $700K on consignment
An internationally-renowned Long Island music store sold valuable bass violins on consignment -- and failed to give the owners the millions in proceeds, according to a pair of lawsuits.
What does it cost to see Itzhak Perlman in concert?
The gifted musician will perform in Morristown, NJ on May 3.
Award-winning violinist denied boarding Ryanair flight with 200-year-old instrument as staff issued harsh ultimatum: 'I begged them'
“This is the first time I have experienced such rudeness and public humiliation.”
Where is Lindsey Stirling going on her 2023 Christmas tour?
Stirling's stirring show is coming to New York and New Jersey this December.
NY prof accused of stealing $500K cello bow from French widow, refusing to return it
Since-fired Manhattanville College music professor Olivier Fluchaire, 48, allegedly failed to send promised payments to Severine Lauxerrois for several of her late husband's bows.
Rare 18th century violin stolen in LA after being left in unlocked car
Bring it bach! A thief stole a rare 18th century violin said to be worth more than $700,000 in California — and he may not even know it, according to...
Ivry Gitlis, a violinist who spanned genres, dies at 98
PARIS — Ivry Gitlis, an acclaimed violinist who played with famed conductors, rock stars and jazz bands around the world and worked to make classical music accessible to the masses,...
Intubated COVID-19 patient plays violin to thank caregivers in touching video
"For all the staff to see a patient doing this while intubated was unbelievable."
Chilean nurse serenades coronavirus patients with violin
SANTIAGO - When most Chilean nurses finish their long shifts caring for the country’s many COVID-19 patients, there is little else on their minds but seeing their families, eating and...
Cops use pepper spray to break up violinists holding vigil for Elijah McClain
Police in Colorado used pepper spray and batons to break up a violin-concert vigil for the 23-year-old black man who died during a chokehold arrest by the same force --...
Watch as patient plays violin in the middle of brain surgery
A UK-based musician proved that classical music stimulates the mind in more ways than one after playing the violin in the middle of a brain tumor operation, as seen in...
Lioness would rather maul musician than hear his violin
Violinist Kyle Dillingham may know how to draw a crowd with his music, but this lioness was much less impressed. The performer brought his talent to the zoo in Oklahoma...
Teen violin prodigy dies of apparent drug overdose in London mansion
A teenage violin prodigy was found dead of an apparent drug overdose in her family's London mansion on Thursday, a report said. Katya Tsukanova, 17, a leading musician in the...
Violinist Isaac Stern’s penthouse hits market for first time
A sprawling duplex penthouse, whose footprint includes the former home of late violinist Isaac Stern is about to hit the market for $15.9 million. The 19th- and 20th-floor combination of...
Violinist aims to cool tensions on Capitol Hill with music
WASHINGTON - The Hill is alive with the sound of music. Rachel Pearson, a D.C.-based Republican consultant, is launching a concert series for members of Congress and their staffs, hoping...
Einstein's violin could fetch $150K at auction
A violin owned by Albert Einstein will go under the hammer on Friday — and experts believe it could fetch up to $150,000. “Made for the Worlds Greatest Scientist Professor,”...
Engineers made a robotic arm for this girl to play the violin
A 10-year-old girl born with no left hand is playing the violin, thanks to a specially designed prosthetic built by undergraduates at George Mason University. Isabella Nicola tested out the...