Violin

Culture news

Secret note hidden in Dachau-built violin discovered after 80 years

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.

28/04/2025

Cult

Fiddle me this: Classical violinists play for prestigious world crown

A dozen of the world’s finest violinists are locked in a fierce bow against bow battle to become the first-ever winner of the Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai.

23/04/2025

Cult

5 things you need to know about the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition

In partnership with Classic Violin Olympus

Ahead of the finals for the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition in Dubai, here’s everything you need to know about one of the most prestigious and competitive musical competitions this year.

22/04/2025

Cult

Watch violin virtuoso Gil Shaham live at InClassica Festival 2025

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Join us for a night of Mozart, Mendelssohn and Shor with one of the world’s finest violinists Gil Shaham for InClassica International Music Festival.

14/04/2025

Culture news

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.

10/02/2025

Culture news

Rare Stradivarius violin puts spotlight on unknown Polish composer

Janusz Wawrowski, a professor of music and a violinist, is using the only Stradivarius violin in Poland to showcase the works of composer Grażyna Bacewicz.

07/02/2025

Culture news

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.

09/07/2024

Partner content

“Everything about Classic Violin Olympus is unique!”: An Interview with Pavel Vernikov

Partner content presented by CMDI

The Classic Violin Olympus International Competition is an electrifying new opportunity for violinists young and old to take the music world by storm.

05/06/2024

Musica

The Vienna Philharmonic: the secret of its unique sound

Velvet, rich and homogeneous, the Viennese sound is distinctive. But what is its secret? How is it created? Musica goes in search of clues with musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic.

16/06/2022

Culture news

8 unique European music traditions that are protected by UNESCO

Italy wants opera to be protected by UNESCO, what other European musical traditions are recognised?

18/05/2022

Culture news

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.

10/03/2022

Cult

InClassica - the world's biggest musical observatory

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

The InClassica International Music Festival in Dubai attracts some of the world's most talented musicians and reaches new audiences.

02/11/2021

Scenes

Meet the classically trained violinist turned grime artist

In partnership with Media City

“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."

01/11/2021

Musica

Violin virtuoso Leonidas Kavakos electrifies with Stravinsky concerto

The Greek master dazzles alongside the Luxembourg Philharmonic.

20/09/2018

Musica

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.

08/03/2018

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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.

15/12/2017

USA

Long-lost Stradivarius violin thrills audiences again

The 18th century instrument, stolen in 1980 and recovered two years ago, has been restored and played in concert.

14/03/2017

Sci-Tech

Reaching new notes on the 3Dvarius - a 3D plastic violin

A 3D violin.

11/01/2017

Cult

Alma Deutscher celebrated composer, musician and writer at the age of 11

Alma Deutscher composer, virtuoso pianist and concert violinist.

25/11/2016

Musica

Renaud Capuçon enthralls with Bernstein masterpiece in Provence

It is a mesmerising solo violin that embarks on a journey of sound colours.

24/11/2016