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 ...

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, ...

Between Tuesday, May 21, and Monday, May 27, 2019, a viola inscribed with the initials “IA” made its way from a quaint 1880s carriage house in Little Rock’s Quapaw Quarter to the hands of Japan’s ...

If you caught any of the charming, underrated series Da Vinci’s Demons on Starz—or, I guess, if you are familiar with a more realistic historical accounting—you’ll know that Leonardo Da Vinci designed ...

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It took five years for Stefanie Farrands to find exactly what she had been looking for. The search took her across the world, into multiple concert halls, and trialling countless instruments — before ...

During international trips twice a year, and at specially convened rendezvous on home soil, the world’s pre-eminent matchmakers tried – and failed – to find the perfect partner for the 37-year-old.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. For more than five years, Stefanie Farrands scoured the globe for her perfect viola. In that time, she played more than 50 exquisite ...