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The concert at Fraunberg Castle will feature the Wind Sound Quintet performing works by various composers.

Christie's recent auction of an extensive rock collection, including Beatles memorabilia, fetched $84.1 million and broke multiple records.

Ragnhild Hemsing explores the unique sound and history of the Hardanger fiddle, comparing it to other string instruments from the late Baroque period.

The Municipal Secretariat of Culture in Cuiabá has opened registrations for free courses in musical instruments and choral singing, set to commence in March.

The Swedish Defense Forces will acquire 900 musical instruments including clarinets and tubas, with a budget of 90 million SEK, as part of their military restructuring efforts after joining NATO in 2024.

The initiative 'Send Music to Ukraine' encouraged donations of used musical instruments to support music schools in Ukraine affected by the war.

A campaign named "Send Music to Ukraine" concluded, aiming to collect musical instruments for children in Ukrainian music schools impacted by the Russian invasion.

The city of Campo Grande, Brazil, is offering free music classes for saxophone and keyboard starting from March 9 and 10, requiring participants to have their own instruments.

A rare 416-year-old Italian viola, discovered by Stefanie Farrands, has been added to the Australian Chamber Orchestra's collection after a five-year international search.

Transportation issues for musical instruments, especially cellos, persist in air travel due to size restrictions and regulations, leading to significant risks during handling.

A Palestinian drummer in a Gaza displacement camp is turning everyday objects into musical instruments to entertain children and families amidst the hardships of war.

A unique jazz ensemble without traditional instruments performed in Estonia, featuring renowned musicians Béla Fleck, Antonio Sanchez, and Edmar Castañeda.

Hossam Qassem, a musician from Gaza, reconstructed his drum set using pots and a broken chair after his original set was destroyed in a bombing.

The unique Synthesizer Museum in Berlin showcases the history of pop music through iconic synthesizers, allowing visitors to interact and play with these instruments.

The Mexican rock band Caifanes will perform a unique concert featuring pre-Hispanic percussion instruments in April at the Otomi Ceremonial Center.

In March, an auction will feature instruments and original items that shaped rock and pop history, including a 1966 Fender Mustang guitar played by Kurt Cobain.

The band Oopus has released their third studio album titled "Reivlender," blending traditional instruments with modern electronic sounds.

Palácio da Música in Teresina is now accepting registrations for music instrument courses including guitar, sanfona, and violin, aimed at children, adolescents, and adults, with a one-time registration fee of R$ 60 and no monthly fees.

In São Paulo, the street carnival involves dedicated individuals who spend months or even years mastering specific skills to actively participate as musicians, stilt walkers, and organizers in the festivities.

Native Instruments, a Berlin-based music software company, is facing an uncertain future as its employees protest against partial insolvency.

A new creative department featuring audio armchairs, musical instruments, and 3D printing has been launched at the Regional Scientific Library in Liberec.

The Munich group 'Jisr' releases a new album that combines traditional instruments and modern rhythms to challenge narrow-mindedness.

The article discusses the critical role of Pernambuco wood in bow-making for string instruments, its endangered status due to overexploitation, and the implications of the recent species protection conference in Samarkand on the music community.

The Paradice Music Festival returns at the Presena Glacier, transforming a monumental igloo into a stunning concert hall from January 10 to April 4, attracting alpine music lovers at an elevation of 2,600 meters.