Friedrich Heinrich Kern plays a version of the glass harmonica called the verrophone for Opera Philadelphia's production of "Written on Skin." (Emma Lee/WHYY) On Friday, Opera Philadelphia will ...

Ever wondered what 37 different-sized wine glasses would sound like if they were played? Well, so did science boffin Benjamin Franklin in the mid-1700s What is it? The glass harmonica, or "armonica", ...

For the first time on Thursday, Covent Garden opera-goers will hear a performance involving one the most fragile instruments ever invented. The glass harmonica, played by only a handful of people in ...

In the modern day arena of Harvard Square, Vera Meyer plays the sounds of 200 years past. invented by Benjamin Franklin. The instrument very often does not ring *** bell, but its sound is captivating.

It’s intermission during the final dress rehearsal of Los Angeles Opera’s new production of “Lucia di Lammermoor.” The invited audience, a potpourri of students and seniors, are milling about in the ...

PORTSMOUTH — Long before Elvis, another kind of pop music swept the country. The glass harmonica, invented by Benjamin Franklin, caused young ladies to swoon, was used by Franz Mesmer to mesmerize his ...