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Best Viola Jokes
Violas have always been the butt of viola jokes since first violins came into existence. According to WikiPedia, “The viola jokes are thought to have originated from the 18th century when the part of the viola was very uncomplicated and often just a filler part, thus attracting musicians who were not usually very talented either…
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Viola: Neglected No Longer
Finally the viola gets to shine! BBC interviewed Brett Dean, former member of the Berlin Philharmonic’s viola section, about why he likes the viola and how it has taken a prominent role on-stage in orchestras around the world. As more of a promo for his Viola Concerto performance at the Barbican on April 13, Brett…
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Yuri Bashmet – the Sexiest Violist Alive
Name: Yuri Bashmet Instrument: Viola (Paolo Testore – 1758) Born: 1953 Fun Fact: “One of his early PR pictures had him naked in bed with nothing but his instrument to protect his modesty” – Sinfini In Performance More Resources
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There Are Only 13 of These Violas in Existence Today
The oft-cited Stradivari violins and cellos are not the only string instruments that the famous Stradivari family crafted. They made violas as well. In fact, there are currently 13 known Stradivarius violas still in existence to this day. These instruments are so rare that one even was on market in 2014 for $45 million. Unfortunately,…
