Violin

• ‘Provincial treasure’: University of Saskatchewan shows rare instruments in concert series

  The University of Saskatchewan is hosting a four-part concert series showcasing a collection of historic string instruments dating back to the 1600s.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2022
  
• Regina musician’s 18th-century violin stolen

  On March 30, Gannon's house was ransacked. Gone were her TV, Nintendo Switch, art canvases and an Italian-made violin that was handcrafted back in 1795.

  Crime

  Apr 4, 2022
  
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• Celebrating new connections to historic Nova Scotia army unit

  'This isn't a Black Canadian story. This is a Canadian story. This is our history that everyone can gravitate to,' says Lt. Jerome Downey about the Black soldiers of WWI.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2022
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• Virtual Kid Orchestra highlights sixty Okanagan students

  "There's three to five-year-old students who are playing along with others who are 16 or 17-years-old which is really unique that doesn't happen often in the music world."

  Lifestyle

  Mar 29, 2021
• Calgary violinist returns lost money to rightful owner: ‘She is an angel’

  An unlikely encounter between two strangers is a reminder there are good people. A Calgary man lost some money during a weekend walk. The way it was returned was music to the ears.

  Features

  Mar 11, 2021
• London-area ice dancers Moir and Virtue, violinist Lara St. John among Order of Canada inductees

  Champion ice-dancers Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue and violinist Lara St. John, are among the 114 honourees.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2020
• Coronavirus: Canadian violinists unite in isolation to perform virtual tribute

  Organized by Sébastien Tsai of Montreal, the video showcases the talents of 40 violinists across Canada.

  Canada

  May 21, 2020
• 87-year-old MacEwan University student mastering 4 musical instruments

  He went on to learn the piano, violin and the euphonium. McKnight just passed his Grade 2 Royal Conservatory of Music practical examination on clarinet.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2020
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• Woman plays violin during brain surgery to save her musical skills

  The 53-year-old violinist played her instrument so doctors could avoid damaging her brain while removing a tumour.

  Trending

  Feb 19, 2020
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• Violinist from Saskatchewan nominated for Grammy

  Violinist Christina Day Martinson, from Saskatchewan, is nominated in the classical instrumental solo category for ``Biber: The Mystery Sonatas.''

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2018