The Violin in Movies: Iconic Scenes Featuring the Instrument
Stefan Joubert2025-08-13T12:09:36+01:00Few instruments capture emotion on screen quite like the violin. From weeping through a heartbreaking farewell, to dancing through a moment of joy, to adding a dash of tension to a dramatic scene, the violin has an unmatched ability to connect with audiences. Over the decades, filmmakers have turned to its warm, expressive voice to heighten some of cinema’s most memorable moments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLgJQ8Zj3AA 1. Schindler’s List (1993) Perhaps one of the most recognisable uses of the violin in film history, John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score for Schindler’s List, performed with heartbreaking sensitivity by virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, is as moving as the [...]