The viola is a beautiful and versatile instrument that adds a rich tone to an orchestra or string ensemble. If you are a beginner who is eager to explore a new world of music or an experienced violist ...

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ORANGE — I’ve always found the viola to be the most mysterious and misunderstood member of the orchestra. It doesn’t have front-and-center showboat status of the violin. Or the slippery slope of sound ...

The viola is the middle voice of the string family. It is slightly larger than a violin and has a lower and deeper sound than a violin. Since the 18th century it has been the middle or alto voice of ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. There are more strings in the orchestra than all the other instruments put ...

Rob Ashworth is poised to take centre stage as soloist in NZ composer Anthony Ritchie's first viola concerto. Robert Ashworth has just delivered a calf. Admittedly, the cow did most of the work but ...