In the 1890s, when the Russian composer Tchaikovsky was preparing to write the music for the ballet that would become his holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” he encountered a brand-new instrument: the ...

Few contest that a centuries-old violin will be more coveted than its newer counterparts, assuming it was well-made to begin with. That’s how luthiers like Stradivari and Guarneri have become ...

Few digital pianos are as recognisable as Yamaha’s Clavinova. Since the early 1980s, these instruments have been a staple in homes, schools, and community spaces; chances are you’ve seen one in a ...