A centuries-old Stradivari violin sold Monday for more than $2.7 million, well above its estimated worth before the sale, Christie’s auction house said. The 1729 instrument, known as the Solomon, ...

The violin's unusual story involves musicians, police, the FBI and an appraiser. — -- A centuries-old "Ames" Stradivarius violin that was stolen from the late renowned violinist Roman Totenberg ...

The violin is arguably the world’s most popular instrument. Its expressive tones suit a variety of musical styles, from fast and furious to slow and sanguine. Becoming popular in the 16 th century ...

Have you ever wondered what makes an old Italian violin sound so special? For centuries, musicians and scientists have puzzled over the unique qualities of instruments made by masters like Antonio ...

No sources can confirm, but a friend of BYU may have given the School of Music the most valuable instrument students will ever hear or handle. Ralph Tiebout, a violin maker and Renaissance man in the ...

To talk about a Stradivarius is to talk about the highest standard of craftsmanship an object can attain. Never mind the fact that studies have shown that many professional violinists can’t tell a ...