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

Cult

Solid gold from Stirling with new album "Brave Enough"

Life’s constant lessons in love, loss and self are just some of the elements found in violinist Lindsey Stirling’s new album, “Brave Enough.

26/08/2016

Musica

The enthralling colourful timbres of Dutch violin virtuoso Janine Jansen

Completely immersed in the timbres of a Polish masterpiece, Dutch violin virtuoso Janine Jansen has brought Karol Szymanowski’s First Violin Concerto

14/04/2016

Musica

Daniele Gatti conducts Debussy, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky – With Julian Rachlin

21/01/2016

USA

Stolen Stradivarius returned to rightful owners 35 years after disappearance

A stolen rare violin made in 1734 has been returned to the family of its rightful owner by authorities in the United States. Known as the Ames

07/08/2015

Culture news

Violin virtuosos compete in Brussels for prestige and a Stradivarius

The twelve violin finalists in the Queen Elisabeth International Competition prepare for the grand final.

27/05/2015

Musica

Repin's orchestral odyssey in Siberia

17/04/2014

Musica

Lisa Batiashvili - Queen of the Violin

08/02/2012