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 ...

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 ...

American Music Institute will welcome Cathryn Cowell to its faculty. Ms Cowell will be available on Tuesdays at AMI's ...

If you’re looking for a string instrument that has a brighter sound than a cello but is more resonant than a violin, look no further than the viola. This overlooked instrument produces rich, clear ...

Jennifer Stumm is known to the world as a viola player. But when she's talking about the instrument and its music she turns again and again to the character of its different voices. “I’m so inspired ...

Sarah Mead discovered her sound at a young age through a unique instrument — the viola da gamba. Familiarly known as the ‘viol’ with a similar appearance to a cello, this instrument has six strings, ...

All of these instruments were made by Antonio Stradivari, and are valued above $15 million.

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