A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft ...

They say great music is timeless. At a concert Thursday in a Chicago-area synagogue, it's the instruments — specifically the violins — that carried decades of history and profound symbolism. They once ...

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 ...