The Violin Post

Expressive E unveils the Soliste collection, featuring four meticulously crafted MPE string instruments designed to emulate the nuances of real bowing, vibrato, and dynamics, compatible especially with their acclaimed Osmose controller.

Alan Fletcher, President and CEO of the Aspen Music Festival and School, announced his planned departure in 2027 after leading the organization for over 20 years, transitioning to President Emeritus status.

Music Network Ireland launches a new Music Capital Scheme Award to provide emerging Irish string musicians with access to exceptional instruments, granting them three-year loans and support for acquiring high-quality bows.

The annual Contemporary Violin and Bow Makers Exhibition returns in 2025, showcasing exquisite handcrafted violins, violas, and cellos by leading luthiers at The Kosciuszko Foundation in New York.

David Watkin, celebrated British cellist and expert in early music, has passed away at age 60. His illustrious career included award-winning recordings and leadership roles in prominent orchestras, with a focus on historically informed performances.

Malcolm Rowe transitioned from furniture making to crafting guitars, violins, and drums in his Loxton workshop, dedicating hundreds of hours to each instrument and showing no plans to retire at 72.

A documentary highlighting the Los Angeles Unified School District's dedicated music instrument repair team has earned an Academy Award nomination, drawing renewed attention and support to a vital, yet often overlooked, service in music education.

Explore the dedicated work of the Royal Academy of Music’s luthiers, who maintain and preserve the institution’s historic collection of stringed instruments and bows, ensuring their continued use and conservation.

Juan Mijares, a master luthier in Colorado Springs, devotes nearly 40 years to meticulously crafting violins, violas, and cellos that musicians describe as magical. His dedication to traditional methods preserves an enduring legacy of instrument-making, creating heirlooms built to last centuries.

Wesley Rule, owner of Knoxville Fine Violins, adapts his business strategy to navigate potential tariffs on Chinese imports by sourcing instruments from Eastern Europe and the U.S., ensuring affordability and steady inventory for his customers.