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A message written from within Nazi concentration camp Dachau, which remained undiscovered for more than 80 years, has been found. It tells a tale of survival, craftsmanship, and reveals the only known musical instrument built inside the camp.
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One of the world’s finest violins just sold for $11.3 million
A rare 1714 Stradivarius violin, once played at the premiere of Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, sold for $11.3 million (€10.96m) at Sotheby’s - falling short of a record-breaking bid but still marking a historic sale.
Rare Stradivarius violin puts spotlight on unknown Polish composer
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Young classical musicians convene in Rolle for 20th Ozawa Academy
The Seiji Ozawa International Academy celebrates its 20th edition, months after the death of its founder.
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Violinist goes viral after playing from Kharkiv basement
Vera Lytovchenko was in the Kharkiv City Opera orchestra before the war but is now playing to lift spirits in her apartment block basement.
InClassica - the world's biggest musical observatory
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Meet the classically trained violinist turned grime artist
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“I didn't expect grime violin to take off as much as it has. People say, you're a pioneer and I was just doing what I love."
Violin virtuoso Leonidas Kavakos electrifies with Stravinsky concerto
The Greek master dazzles alongside the Luxembourg Philharmonic.
Violin virtuoso Kyung Wha Chung debuts with Sir Antonio Pappano
The 'unstoppable maestro' Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Brahms' challenging and emotional violin concerto in Rome, featuring the legendary South Korean violinist Kyung Wha Chung.
Young South African Violinists
A violin club in Masiphumelele Township in South Africa's coastal city, Cape Town aims to keep youngsters away from trouble in one of the city's most dangerous neighbourhoods.