Following prolonged labor disputes and unsuccessful negotiations with faculty musicians, the Eastern Music Festival's Board of Directors has decided to dissolve the organization after more than six decades of operation.
A violin once owned by a Jewish musician forced to perform in a Nazi concentration camp has been restored on the BBC series The Repair Shop, revealing a somber history behind the instrument and its hopeful future.
The Montana Youth Symphony is preparing for its Sunday concert with an unprecedented group of 60 musicians, including concertmaster Rosie Weiss and soloist Charles Snellman. Their rehearsals showcase the diverse talent coming from across the state.
Nikki Chooi, internationally acclaimed concertmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, will open SUNY Fredonia's 2024-2025 Visiting Violin Series with a master class and guest recital, both free to the public.
A rarely seen assortment of over 650 unique musical instruments and artifacts, some dating back to the 15th century, is now accessible to the public at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
The Dallas International Violin Competition recently concluded with its finalists performing at Moody Performance Hall, where top prizes were awarded to standout violinists, including Laurel Gagnon and Hiu Sing Fan.
New research uncovers the chemical processes applied to wood by legendary luthiers Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri, contributing to the distinctive acoustic qualities of their celebrated violins.
The 2025 Church Music Festival took place at the Salt Lake Tabernacle, featuring a variety of hymn arrangements and performances aimed at enhancing faith in Jesus Christ. Service missionary Elder Ethan Rodabough captivated audiences with a multi-instrumental rendition of a classic hymn, embodying the festival's spirit of musical innovation and worship.
Sudan Archives explores the traditional and modern influences behind her distinctive sound, sharing thirteen significant songs that have impacted her artistic development.
Becky Houghton, a skilled luthier from North Devon, has been captivating audiences on the BBC's popular show The Repair Shop by restoring treasured string instruments with profound histories.