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NewsSame soul. New roots. Mexican pernambuco – a sustainable choice for the future of bow making
As Brazilian pernambuco faces increasing environmental regulations and trade restrictions, L’Archet Europe presents an alternative material
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News‘A vast expressive range’: violinist Stanislav Pronin performs Der Rosenkavalier on Heifetz’s violin
Discover Stanislav Pronin’s breathtaking new original composition – Fantasy on Themes from Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier – performed on the legendary 1736 ‘Heifetz’ Guarneri del Gesù
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NewsA gateway to musical discovery: Trinity’s new Violin Exam Pieces from 2025
From Handel to Dua Lipa, to Disney classics, there’s something for everyone in Trinity’s new Violin Exam Pieces from 2025 books, designed to nurture creativity, technical skill and musical identity
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NewsLive the adventure of the Concours musical international de Montréal
Virtuosity, intensity, and passion converge in Montréal from 27 May to 4 June 2026. Find out more about the competition, including performance opportunities, jury members and prizes, and apply by 31 October 2025
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NewsV.Richelieu - innovation in lutherie: how sustainable materials are redefining instrument design
GaiaTone, a material made from recycled paper, is being used by V.Richelieu™ to create durable, jet-black fingerboards that offer new opportunities for instrument design, enabling custom shapes and models that improve playability and reduce labour costs for luthiers
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NewsSonowood – the better alternative to the overexploitation of tropical wood
Swiss Wood Solutions offers sustainable high-end violin accessories made from wood from certified forests in the heart of Europe
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NewsThe MERITA Revolution: supporting string quartets to connect, innovate and evolve
Francesca Moncada, project manager of MERITA platform and founder of Le Dimore del Quartetto, leading organisation of MERITA, reflects on extraordinary results of the platform’s first three years, which aims to re-invigorate the tradition of classical music performance in Europe
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NewsA New Voice of Brilliance: Larsen Strings Introduces Il Cannone Silver for Violin
Larsen Strings is pleased to announce the official launch of Il Cannone Silver for violin – a shining new chapter in the Il Cannone legacy, crafted for the modern performer and rooted in the pursuit of nuance, clarity and expressive freedom. This refined addition to the Il Cannone family will ...
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NewsFestival Academy Budapest 2025: ten years of classical excellence
Find out more about the tenth edition of Festival Academy Budapest, taking place from 18-28 July 2025
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NewsOptimising the soundpost with the Soundpost Station
PetzVienna presents a new device to assist violin makers in soundpost adjustments, an indispensible item for any luthier’s toolkit
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NewsA peaceful musical invasion: the Late Spring Music Festival 2025 at Reggia di Venaria
The third edition of the festival will be held at the elaborate Reggia di Venaria and Gardens from 30 May to 2 June, where musical performances will give sound to the extraordinary venue
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NewsWood, Sound and Sustainability – a path forward for V. Richelieu Instruments
Explore the range of V. Richelieu’s violins and violas crafted from FSC-certified materials sourced sustainably from around the world
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NewsHeifetz’s 1731 Stradivari to be sold by Tarisio
The ‘Heifetz, Piel’ Stradivari, owned by Jascha Heifetz during the most important years of his career, has been out of public view for over seven decades. It will be sold through Tarisio Private Sales this spring.
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NewsCelebrating the 25th anniversary of Evah Pirazzi violin strings
Find out more about the renowned strings, favoured for their power and dynamic range, as well as the iconic ‘green lady’ behind the name
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NewsThe Black Ibis Bow inspires: ‘The joy of playing with this bow is amazing’
Multi-talented artist Corinne Sutter and cellist Julia Magdalena Sterki give their thoughts on this new bow, which offers new tonal possibilities
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News‘Saiga Antelope’: an album of female composers by Viktoria Elisabeth Kaunzner
Saiga Antelope is an historic concert tour programme released on CD, along with a YouTube violin concerto marathon EurAsian Flow by female composers live at Philharmonie Berlin with the Universal Korean Organic Ensemble-Viktoria & Virtuosi (UKOREVV)
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NewsPremio Paganini: 70 years of violin excellence
Find out everything you need to know and apply for the 58th edition of the Premio Paganini, which will take place from 14 to 26 October 2025 in Genoa
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NewsApply for the Nina von Maltzahn String Quartet Program at Curtis Institute of Music
Shaping the future of chamber music: a unique program blending rigorous artistry, mentorship, and global performance opportunities for tomorrow’s leading quartets
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NewsStradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars: a new exhibition
The exclusive special exhibition, which presents more than 70 string instruments and bows by Antonio Stradivari and other exceptional European makers, is now open at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ through September 2025
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NewsKun Seven meets a violin maker
Luthier John Francis Wright gives his opinion of the Kun Seven, a shoulder rest developed with both player and instrument in mind
