Technical mastery is the key to musical expression, says Opera Australia Concertmaster Matthieu Arama.

The Associate Concertmaster at the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra explains how period instruments bring the music alive in a different way.

Albert Einstein's 1894 Anton Zunterer violin sells for more than AU$1.765m.

A rural Pennsylvania school district creates the instruments for less than $75 and gives them out to students for free.

Given to a friend when Einstein fled Nazi Germany for America, the instrument is predicted to fetch more than $400,000.

Loughborough University has created a violin narrower than a strand of human hair. Perfect for the ultimate whiner.

Crafted by Japanese artisans, the instrument is now on sale with a price tag of over $60,000.

The 1715 "Baron Knoop" violin has just broken the auction record for an instrument by the luthier Antonio Stradivari.

Violinist and TikTok sensation Esther Abrami denied boarding unless she checked her 200-year old Vuillaume instrument – or left it behind.

For centuries, violin players have produced sounds to stir the soul. But there is often a physical price to be paid.

The American virtuoso talks maestro mentors, the joys of three, and a plus side to the pandemic, as she prepares to tour Australia with the Z.E.N. Trio.

Why 86-year-old Sydney luthier Harry Vatiliotis agreed to make one final violin.