The Theft, Recovery, and Legend of Joshua Bell’s Red Stradivarius Violin

Joshua Bell is one of the most famous living violinists and his violin—an extremely rare and valuable Stradivarius built in 1713—has one of the most amazing backstories of any musical instrument. From an infamous theft at Carnegie Hall to a deathbed confession 50 years later (and much more), this is the story of Joshua Bell's Red Violin.