BOSTON (CBS) - A $14,000 solid silver flute is back in the hands of a Boston University student after it was stolen two months ago. "This was obviously a rare case for us," said BU Police Officer ...

It’s one of the worst things that can happen to a musician — a prized instrument gets stolen. For Chicago jazz flutist Nicole Mitchell, the news was doubly bad: Both her Muramatsu solid silver ...

The flute, titled The Dryad’s Touch, is worth $55,000 (£44,000) and is made out of 18 karat green gold. It was designed by concert flute maker, John Lunn, who has 45 years of experience in the art.

Lightweight and portable, the flute is a popular instrument famous for its versatility and distinctive tone. It’s also thought to be the oldest instrument in history, with examples of its use ...

The silver flute was rare, something a professional flutist was more likely to use than a casual hobbyist, according to Mr. Walberg, who also teaches music history at Lasell University.