Part four: The culmination of the early history of violin playing, 1700-1761. Introduction: the 'evolution of progress' theory, a summary view of the violin -- The violin and bow of the early ...

Leonidas Kavakos walks onstage, a presence unlike any other superstar violinist. Over 6 feet tall, fashionably dressed in black and sporting a wry smile, he nevertheless looks a bit awkward, carrying ...

Playing the violin and/or fiddle is difficult and takes years of practice to master. Playing the violin while standing on your head or playing with your legs behind your ears takes a special kind of ...