The sale of the 300-year-old violin, a "rare gem," raised money for student scholarships at the New England Conservatory.

A 1714 violin made by the venerated violin maker Antonio Stradivari fetched $11.3 million dollars at auction at Sotheby’s New ...

"This extraordinary violin represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and classical music history, its unparalleled sound ...

New England Conservatory has announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed bass Ricardo Lugo to its voice faculty.

A violin made by the famed Antonio Stradivari in 1714 has the potential to become the most expensive musical instrument ever ...

A Stradivarius violin that sold for $11.3 million, just shy of the $15.9 million record, will benefit a Boston music ...

The conservatory plans to establish the largest student scholarship fund in its history with the proceeds from the ...

Acclaimed pianist and NEC faculty member Jason Moran offers a three-day residency, Monday through Thursday, March 3-6 ...

The auction house is estimating the value of the “Joachim-Ma Stradivarius” at $12 million to $18 million. If it sells at the top end of that range, it could best the $15.9 million paid in 2011 for ...

The conservatory is now putting the violin up for auction, with all the proceeds going to student scholarships.

Founded by Eben Tourjée in Boston, Massachusetts in 1867, New England Conservatory (NEC) represents a new model of music school that combines the best of European tradition with American innovation.

The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius is regarded as one of the best violins the world has ever heard, and it's set to go on the ...