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, ... A ...

Its history is closely linked to the fickle musical and cultural tastes of 18th century France. Italian violin music was all the rage then, but aristocratic French women who wanted to play it ...

LISLE, Ill., Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Police have recovered a rare, 18th Century violin that was taken from the basement of suburban Chicago church when its owner took a break from music lessons.

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

Concert brings to light forgotten works by 18th-century black composer . Originally published January 29, ... founder of the French violin school, taught Saint-Georges.

The FBI released a photo of a rare 18th century violin that went missing from a Los Feliz home on Dec. 8, 2020. The FBI is in hot in pursuit this Christmas season of a thief who may have music on h… ...

This violin, made in 1763, was stolen from a home in Edgewater Tuesday night, along with its case and two bows. (Police handout) An 18th century violin made by a celebrated Italian instrument ...

French experts fired X-rays at an 18th-century violin worth millions this weekend hoping to discover the secret of its magical sound, they said on Monday.

An 18th-century violin owned by the late Yehudi Menuhin sold for a record price to an unidentified collector in Zurich, Switzerland. Swiss dealer Musik Hug would not disclose the price yesterday ...

Another day, another study undercutting the myth surrounding the 18th-century Italian violin maker Antonio Stradivari. Since the early 20th century, musicians and instrument experts have been ...

An 18th century viola by Antonio Stradivarius, the famed Italian lute-maker, is up for auction at Sotheby's starting at $45 million. The old stringed instruments, known as "Strads" are praised for ...