Matthew Gilbert grew up on a farm, studied literature in college and went on to get a master’s degree in theology. But his passion is violins. Creating new violins from generic-seeming pieces of wood, ...

Emma Dansak, an Auburn Community Orchestra member and string instructor, will host a free string instrument repair open house ...

The violin on David Pope's front door in northwest Davenport has no neck, and string players from all over the U.S. know why. It's the trademark of a repair expert ...

Watch this cool-headed soloist do exactly the right thing in one of the most stressful concert situations imaginable. You know when you’re playing Britten’s violin concerto and your E-string snaps?