West Philly theatrical installation tells the life of 18th century Black French composer Curio Theatre in West Philly built a walk-through installation that tells the story of Joseph Bologne, ...

"An instrument to a musician is way more than an object, it's more of a companion," says classical violinist David Lopez Ibanez, whose 18th Century violin was stolen in February. The instrument, which ...

The violin – which dates from 1740 and was made by the illustrious Florentine instrument maker Lorenzo Carcassi - was last seen in the Marquess Tavern in Canonbury on February 18.

Violin prodigy David Garrett had his 18th century violin in a case over his shoulder in London when he fell down a flight of stairs. The million-dollar instrument was smashed into pieces.

The Kimbell Art Museum’s yearslong quest to own a still-life painting by Jean Siméon Chardin has come to an end. The Cut Melon, a rare oval-shaped piece from the 18th-century French artist, has ...

The historical drama, starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. as the 18th century composer-violinist Joseph Bologne, fails to convey the scope of his fascinating life.

Hundreds of partygoers showed up and showed out in beautiful costumes for an 18th-century themed Fetes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles.

“I cannot wait to possess you”: Reading 18th-century letters for the first time Some things are universal: One sailor's mother chided him for not writing more often.

For the film’s opening scene introducing the talents of Bologne to the French upper class via a violin showdown with Mozart, Abels had to begin with the legendary composer’s “Violin Concerto ...

The L.A. Times reported at the time of Notarstefano’s 2007 arrest that one violin is an 18th century Tononi that belongs to the philharmonic and is valued at about $225,000, and the other is an ...