But in the orchestra pit, all eyes are on Thomas Bloch, who is in the process of setting up his most unusual instrument — the glass harmonica, invented by Benjamin Franklin. “There are only ...

He was describing the sound of the glass harmonica, a rare musical instrument whose ghostly reverberations were believed to cause madness among those who heard them. And in fact a disproportionate ...

“We’ve really been noticing a growing interest in the glass harmonica for the past couple of years or so,” says Christa Schönfeldinger. “People are looking for an alternative sound in our ...

A glass harmonica is a series of nested bowls turned on a spindle that is played by running your finger along the rims of the glasses. They’re very unique sounding instruments and something ...

How to play the Glass Harmonica – a masterclass with O Duo and the BBC SingersHow to play the Glass Harmonica – a masterclass with O Duo and the BBC Singers ...

Meyer said she is one of 20 people in the world who plays the glass harmonica, invented by Franklin in 1761. Meyer usually plays at the Paul Revere house or along the Freedom Trail, but she is ...