The Xylophone’s Origin Story: When Was This Instrument Invented? The xylophone is an ancient percussion instrument with a rich history. It spans thousands of years, captivating music historians for centuries. The earliest known xylophone dates back to the 9th century in Southeast Asia. The term “xylophone” comes from Greek words “xylon” meaning wood and “phone” meaning sound. Its history is complex, evolving from various mallet percussion instruments. This makes studying xylophone history both i

14 of the world’s finest violinists have joined together in lockdown to perform a Bach masterpiece: the Chaconne for solo violin. 🎻 Thanks to violinists The Official Julia Fischer, Augustin Hadelich, Renaud Capuçon, Klaidi Sahatci Music, Alexander Sitkovetsky, Nicola Benedetti, Andreas Janke Music, Daniel Röhn, Lisa Batiashvili, Lena Neudauer, James Ehnes, Stefan Jackiw, Rudens Turku and Vadim Gluzman. (wow) | Classic FM