A bodyguard has never been necessary for a Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra guest, but that changes this summer when violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn comes to town. But the high security is not just for ...

The intricate history of a beautiful antique violin is traced from its creation in Cremona, Italy, in 1681, where a legendary violin maker (Carlo Cecchi) paints it with the blood of his dead wife ...

When: Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Where: The Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Cost: $19-$60; available at the Fox box office, through the symphony website or any ...

The Cathedral has stood tall in the center of Cremona since the 12th century, but the heartbeat of this city is heard in the ...

Stradivarius made some 900 violins, over 600 still exist. Red varnish was employed in his “golden period,” from 1704 to 1720. This coating still holds fast on many instruments played on today.

Known as the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, the violin was once owned by the renowned Hungarian musician Joseph Joachim. Sotheby's A valuable violin with a storied past will be sold at Sotheby’s in February ...

THE RED VIOLIN. With Samuel L. Jackson, Don McKellar, Colm Feore. Directed and co-written by Franois Girard. Running time: 126 minutes. At Lincoln Plaza, UA Union Square, BAM Rose Cinemas, Beekman.

What is likely the oldest man-made object in Alaska still able to fully perform the purpose for which is was built hangs in a shop in Fairview, a meticulous assemblage of dark wood a little more than ...