The journey begins with selecting the perfect wood, followed by meticulous shaping, carving, and assembling to bring the violin to life. Each step requires expertise and precision, as the ancient ...

Violin bows are far more complex than they appear ... The most essential are Pernambuco wood from Brazil and horsehair from Mongolia that costs $900 a pound. Typically, horses in cold climates ...

Originally from Poland, the North Bennet Street School department head of violin making and repair is an expert in the ...