Since its historic visit to China in 1973, the first by an American orchestra after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Philadelphia Orchestra has returned regularly, building enduring ...

The 28th annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition includes a Fiddle-Henge, a modified bicycle wheel, and a 'Demon Box.' ...

India is well known for its rich musical culture and repertoire, but the country's musical heritage extends far beyond sitars ...

Instruments that translate electronic music into physical actions and acoustic instruments that sound as space-age as any synthesizer are just some of the 20 semi-finalists in the 2015 Guthman Musical ...

Digital electronics has profoundly changed musical instrument design. From toy keyboards to performance-grade pianos, synthesizers, and drum sets, to name a few, instruments that once would have been ...

Buying used gear is a stressful and exciting event no matter where it happens. Whether it's a conversation on the ever-more-popular Facebook Marketplace or its web 2.0 equivalent, Craigslist, a flyer ...

A treasure trove of unique musical instruments invented and built by pioneering composer Harry Partch between 1930 and 1972 were quietly returned to San Diego last week, ending a 33-year-long ...

When the notes of a favorite song come on the radio or the first line of a favorite hymn is heard, the power of memory can ...

As part of this year's first exports, thousands of guitars are being loaded onto trucks in Zheng'an county, Guizhou province, bound for Germany, Brazil, and other markets. The southwestern city is ...

Some instruments are crafted for playing. Others? They’re destined for museums, billionaires’ vaults, or the hands of legends. From centuries-old violins to guitars once strummed by rock gods, the ...