Mathijs Heyligers, a master violin maker featured in the script, said the work begins with an intimate understanding of the material. “When I observe a piece of wood, I can almo ...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over at the University of New Mexico (UNM), a select number of students each semester have the opportunity to learn how to handcraft a violin using tools and methods. The ...
CREMONA, Italy — Cremona, Italy — long considered the birthplace of the violin — continues to honor a musical tradition ...
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 ...
The legendary Red Violin comes to life in 17th Century Italy as a master violin-maker’s precious gift for his unborn child. Three centuries later it sits on an auction block in Montreal, where ...