Greetings, We can have a bit of fun with the name, but a serious question by a young violist also deserves a serious answer at some point. I have no doubt that...
This one got me thinking this morning (and considering that I hadn't had my coffee yet, that was quite the accomplishment!) Generally, despite the good deals...
I think there is a very strong argument to be made for sticking to specialized string instrument shops, even for less expensive and "entry level" violas. There...
My Viola d'amore (Viola of love) is a 6+6 Maximillian Zacher, Breslau, ca. 1732. It's just been restored by William Monical and Son, Staten Island, NY (June,...
Apologies if this has been covered before, but the messages search feature seems woefully inadequate and returned no results... I will be flying soon and will...
Good choice, every viola I've owned that I really loved were German, (2 of 6 violas I've owned were Roths[not to be confused with Sheril & Roth with are...
They are required to let you take it on. Make sure you call it a VIOLIN because once my teacher said it was a viola they pulled out the rule book and it wasnt...
OOPS! I do apologize to everyone for my last post. I incorrectly referred to the Sofia instruments as being Bavarian. They are Bulgarian, of course, as denoted...
A presentation on the viola d'amore at the German Bratschistentag a week ago by Heinz Berck suggested that the 'f'-holes are not islamic symbols (though I...
Could someone urgently tell me the duration of the final movement (fifth movement?) of the Beethoven 6th symphony? Some friends want to use it for a funeral......
Hello, Beate The last movement is about 13 minutes in length according to some internet sources.. Of course, this varies in the hands of different conductors...
Edwin Folk
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Nov 1, 2004 6:56 pm
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Congratulations to the new grandpa. Ann ... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Family site, revamped August 2004 - pictures of grand-twins,...
Currently I am auditioning a 16" viola. Prior to that I have played on a 15.25". To my astonishment I have discovered that it is not without difficulty to play...
One thing we often forget is string length. Check the string length of that 16" viola. It MAY be a lot longer than your smaller instrument. Not all 16" violas...
Actually there is a couple ways, the one I've always used is to hold the instrument under your chin and try to wrap you hand around the scroll and if your hand...
Actually I have the viola group to thank for turning me onto the Loeffler songs for singer, viola and piano. They are wonderful. The trio I am in performed...
Celia DeMartini
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Nov 1, 2004 11:28 pm
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haha thanks...now that i know its not a technical term or anything and just what happens when the mommy and daddy violin and cello get together i think i can...
Treading on eggshells here as I am not an authority on this matter but I have been told viola d'amore does not neccessarily mean 'viola of love'...it could...
Hi everyone, Claire Givens in Minneapolis is another good one. You can find her at www.givensviolins.com Ginger...
ViolaGin@...
Nov 2, 2004 1:24 am
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there are three lovely songs by Frank Bridge... they are published by Thames. also,there is a cantata for mezzo and viola by Hermann Reutter,as well as a piece...
Ann Roggen
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Nov 2, 2004 1:31 am
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Lol... nice try. d'=of; amore=love, its Italian. Just remember the words to the old love song: When the moons' in the sky like a big pizza pie its amore. lol~...
In a message dated 11.01.2004 8:56:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, lkemp0556@... writes: the instrument itself predates the violin and came about in Italy...
I should have prefaced my comment by stating that I'm old school...being all of ~~ years old. It seems that recently a lot of pa-and-son (or and-daughter, or...
I was a student there for 7 years, and the winters there were motivation enough to move down to Southern Maryland where we duck and cover for tornados and ...
I had, a few years ago, written a concerto for three violas & orchestra --not very good, and a few on the list asked for and received copies. I've always ...
Greyfeeld@...
Nov 2, 2004 2:16 am
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In a message dated 11/1/2004 8:56:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, lkemp0556@... writes: Lol... nice try. d'=of; amore=love, its Italian. Philip's...
Cigarnose@...
Nov 2, 2004 2:19 am
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It would be more interesting but good luck finding someone to play it... but then again what tripple viola concerto isn't interesting? btw why three solo...
It would be more interesting but good luck finding someone to play it... but then again what tripple viola concerto isn't interesting? btw why three solo...
I second Ann Roggen's nomination of the Frank Bridge pieces. They are wonderful. Ann F. ... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Family site,...
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