As the largest section of the orchestra, sitting front and center of the stage performing memorable melodies, it's easy for violinists to steal the limelight. Ask any violinist why there are so many ...

A violin gifted to not-for-profit organisation Music for Canberra bears the hallmarks of early 18th century European style. But one expert says only forensic testing can prove its true origins.

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Veronika Eberle and the Swedish Radio Symphony perform Beethoven's only violin concerto.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Public Square celebrations. Major international festivals. Local residencies. The Cleveland Orchestra is no stranger to grand welcoming gestures. The concert it gave Sunday, however, ...

Midori is the soloist in Dvořák's Violin Concerto with the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin. The programme also features 'Earworms' by Vivian Fung and Amy Beach's 'Gaelic' Symphony. Penny Gore ...

A rare 245-year-old Neapolitan violin has been presented to the leader of the Ulster Youth Orchestra (UYO) for use during her tenure. Anna Jansson, 21, from Cork, a student at the Kunst-Universitat ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. There are more strings in the orchestra than all the other instruments put ...

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