Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jane Levere is a New York-based freelance writer covering the arts. François Girard’s 1998 drama The Red Violin imagines the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Xpress' 6th grade reviewer offers her thoughts on Pixar's latest gem. The so-called portmanteau film — a collection of stories in a single vessel — is by its very nature a tricky proposition. Even the ...