Aare Tammesalu, art director of the festival, said that the focus is on the violin in different genres and manifestations this year.

Source: https://news.err.ee/1609017347/xxix-mustjala-festival-to-kick-off-in-saaremaa

A drummer and keyboard player flank two multi-instrumentalists on more keys, bass and violin.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/sep/16/feist-multitudes-o2-victoria-warehouse-manchester-live-review

All together, they now play seven different instruments: violin, guitar, mandolin, bodhran, ukulele, djembe and the penny whistle.

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/life/home-for-the-holidays-with-the-gothard-sisters/

An outstanding live act, audiences can expect high energy mayhem involving vocals, guitar, accordion, violin and double bass.

Source: https://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/fantastic-hyde-family-jam-set-to-brings-a-buzz-to-kirkby-malzeard-as-part-of-villages-bid-to-become-live-hub-3992236

A storm arises with rumbles of thunder from the drums and low strings, the solo violin trying to find its place.

Source: https://blogcritics.org/concert-review-joshua-bell-new-york-philharmonic-the-elements/

A US student who is one of the world’s foremost “speedcubers”, a person capable of quickly solving a Rubik’s Cube, has said playing the violin has aided his success.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23279867.world-champion-says-rubiks-cube-violin-go-hand-hand/?ref=rss

Bandmates Matt Salois (guitar, vocals) and Alyssa Kelly (violin, vocals, piano) met at an open mic and were quick to collaborate.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/07/11/charlie-white-at-rosetta-hall-and-other-boulder-events-for-today/

Besides presenting violin concerts, Sasikumar got the opportunity to play with stalwarts such as Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, D.K. Pattammal and D.K. Jayaraman, M.D. Ramanathan, Balamuralikrishna, and Mavelikara Krishnankutty Nair.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/violinist-b-sasikumar-passes-away/article67577772.ece

By his early teens, he spoke several languages, was studying philosophy and was skilled at playing violin and piano.

Source: https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/5-interesting-things-about-albert-einstein

Colorado Springs Youth Symphony music director and conductor Gary Nicholson with soloists Lydia McConkie, violin, and Erin Rolston, flute.

Source: https://gazette.com/life/night-of-white-lights-2023/article_bee6a602-50da-11ee-bfa3-630e2e3214c5.html

Elemental Music now includes Elemental Band for wind and percussion students, Elemental Choir, Elemental Guitar, the Academy Philharmonic for middle school students and a “prelude program” for beginners in violin, viola and cello.

Source: https://smdp.com/2023/11/23/elemental-music-article/

Fiendishly difficult, the “Chaconne” is widely considered to be the pinnacle of violin music.

Source: https://www.aspentimes.com/news/review-alone-in-harris-hall-augustin-hadelich-soars/

Formed by renowned artists Benjamin Nabarro (violin), Gemma Rosefield (cello) and Tim Horton (piano), the trio will travel to Nairn for the first timeto give a performance as part of the Music Nairn concert series.

Source: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/acclaimed-leonore-piano-trio-set-to-perform-rachmaninov-and-310624/

Fortunately, the church choirmaster noticed Joseph’s musical gifts and, stepping in as a father figure, made sure Joseph got an education including instruction in organ, guitar and violin.

Source: https://theroanokestar.com/2023/12/17/devotional-what-to-do-when-your-christmas-isnt-going-to-plan/

“He bought me a violin; he is the best thing in the whole world.

Source: https://www.vocfm.co.za/children-all-over-the-world-appreciate-their-fathers-sacrifices-on-fathers-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=children-all-over-the-world-appreciate-their-fathers-sacrifices-on-fathers-day

If an instrument is made of wood, such as violin or a guitar, cold air can cause cracking.

Source: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/things-you-should-never-leave-in-your-car/

If you didn’t grow up taking violin lessons or ace a music appreciation class in college, you may think there’s no hope learning about an art form that has so many musical terms, instruments and composers.

Source: https://www.vaildaily.com/news/bravo-vail-music-festival-welcomes-you-to-appreciate-the-arts/

In Fine’s novel, Maddalena and Luisa live and sleep together at the Ospedale della Pietà—an orphanage, convent, and music conservatory where they play violin in Antonio Vivaldi’s all-female orchestra.

Source: https://chicagoreader.com/arts-culture/inside-vivaldis-all-female-orchestra-julia-fine-maddalena-and-the-dark/

Instead of playing a real instrument, Symeon carved a cross between a violin and a guitar out of wood, a Frankenstein of bow and strings.

Source: https://forward.com/culture/534139/symeon-shimin-movie-largest-painting-gina-lollobrigida-yul-brynner/

“In the upcoming event, they will hear organ, piano, solo singing, choir, flute, violin, wind band and steel pans.”

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2023-03-23-register-now-for-free-schools-classical-music-feast/