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worst things about playing the violin

The 10 worst things about playing the violin

UK’s only string instrument-making degree set to close

UK’s last surviving string instrument-making degree set to close

This image obtained from AP video shows a tag with the text ''K.L. Dachau'' seen through the f-holes of a Dachau-built instrument dubbed the ''violin of hope'' in Magyarpolány, Hungary, Tuesday April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Nikolett Csanyi)

Secret note found hidden in Jewish prisoner’s violin at Dachau concentration camp

Flight attendant plays ‘Over the Rainbow’ on violin to passengers on US flight

United Airlines flight attendant plays ‘Over the Rainbow’ violin solo on busy flight

This extraordinary glass violin is so accurate that you can actually play it

Japanese glassblowers create the world’s first playable glass violin

Violin played in heartbreaking ‘Titanic’ scene to be sold for £60,000 at auction

Violin played in heartbreaking ‘Titanic’ film scene to be sold for £60,000 at auction

Violinist sings soulful ‘A Change is Gonna Come’ duet with himself in epic encore

Violinist sings soulful ‘A Change is Gonna Come’ duet with himself in epic encore

Four violins hanging in a shop

California violin thief who stole $300k of violins and bows sentenced to four years in prison

1715 Stradivarius sold for $23 million becomes most expensive violin in history

1715 Stradivarius sold for $23 million becomes most expensive violin in history

284-year-old violin stolen from London pub leaves Philharmonia musician distraught

Philharmonia musician distraught after rare 285-year-old violin stolen from London pub

Philharmonia

A Stradivarius violin made in 1714 has the potential to become the most expensive musical instrument ever sold.

1714 Stradivarius violin could fetch $18 million and become most expensive instrument ever sold

Rising star Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral performs Ralph Vaughan Williams' peerless 'The Lark Ascending' accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra under conductor Ben Palmer.

What is the history of The Lark Ascending, and why is it still so relevant today?

Vaughan Williams

Novak Djokovic celebrates his Wimbledon win with a violin gesture

Why does Novak Djokovic play his racket like a violin when he wins?

‘I’m Bach’ – TwoSet Violin officially announce return in teaser video

‘I’m Bach’ – TwoSet Violin officially announce new name in music video

Ilona Schmiel, leader of the Tonhalle Orchestra, Zurich.

Why do orchestras have ‘leaders’ and what do they do?

Brett Yang (left) and Eddy Chen.

Shock announcement as TwoSet Violin hang up their bows

John Williams reacts to violinist playing Schindler's List theme in moving tribute

John Williams reacts to violinist playing Schindler’s List theme in moving tribute

Williams