The French cellist talks about Legacy, his latest album of 18th-century works by Mozart, Haydn and others
Cremonese varnish
Luthier and researcher Pierre Flavetta reveals his method for colouring varnish in the manner of the old Italians
Lucien Capet
The French violinist, composer and pedagogue, author of Superior Bowing Technique, was born 150 years ago this year
CNC techniques
Yann Poulain explains how the technology can be used to create archings on top and back plates
Midori
The Japanese-born US violinist is celebrating her 40th year of performing on stage in 2023
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In Focus
A 1679 violin by the Dutch luthier Hendrick Aerninck
Life Lessons
The superstar American violinist Joshua Bell shares his memories