While modern life grows louder and faster, the cello sits patiently in the room, speaking softly until everyone ...

While working on her doctoral thesis, cellist Saskia Rao-de Haas remembers chancing on a 1932 letter from Rabindranath Tagore to his granddaughter. There is an instrument, he says, that he prefers ...

The cello, otherwise known as a violoncello, is a bowed instrument with four strings. It's a close cousin of the violin, viola, and double bass. The cello can be played as a solo instrument, as well ...

In January, 2022, the British cellist Steven Isserlis was walking to a professional engagement when catastrophe struck. The ...

Across cultures and genres, listeners consistently describe the cello as “human,” a rare case where an instrument’s emotional ...

A classically-trained, New England Conservatory grad is helping the Boston orchestra A Far Cry kick off the new series, ...

U.S. military bands will be out in force this July 4 holiday weekend. Their blaring trumpets, booming drums and trilling piccolos will get many American hearts a-pounding and toes a-tapping. No one ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In fifth grade, we got to pick our own instruments. The middle ...

A new stunning series of photos has shone a light on the remarkable interiors of a range of musical instruments. Images captured by Auckland-based photographer Charles Brooks show the hidden ...