Simensen eschews the traditional violin silhouette and instead favors unexpected elements and bold shapes — think a touch of gold leafing here or a purple wood detail there.

Credit Ali Budner / 91.5 KRCC Front and back panels for the viola Mijares is building lie alongside an article about his mentor and Violin School of America founder, Peter Prier. “So here's one ...

The “Hellier” Stradivarius, made in 1679 by the Italian violin maker Antonio Stradivari, is expected to achieve between £6 million and £9 million (US$7.5 million and US$11.3 million) at a ...