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What's on Your Music Stand?
Yes, the harmonies are so touchy! That's why I love Vivaldi though.
Replied Jan 3
What's on Your Music Stand?
Arranging/playing Vivaldi's "Winter" for Viola and piano, Themes from La Cenerentola – Rossini, Divertimento in C-Mozart, and the second movement of Mendelssohn's Viola Sonata in C minor.
Replied Dec. 31, 2009
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I decided on a $2300 15 1/2 inch 2005 viola from KC strings luthiers. If you're ever in Kansas city, go there! In my opinion, they make some amazing instruments. I played a 16 inch, $8000 1986 German instrument and it didn't even compare!!!
Hello Lauren! I haven't been on this site in quite a while but I was reading your post and I must ask, what viola did you finally decide on? I, too, am a college student with the same budget, and I am curious to know your findings. Thanks a bunch!…
For this amount you should be able to find a fine viola. If you happen to be a taller person, I would suggest a larger viola to get this rich tone you are seeking. Shorter string length, 15inch for example, creates a real challenge to a maker of vio…
Here you go: www.gradouxmattrareviolins.com and www.gostrings.com
Here's the link to the viola outfit for $1,000: http://www.gostrings.com/violaoutfit.html
These Violas are handmade with a two piece maple back and solid carved spruce top. The inst…
Hello Lauren,
I have dealt with this situation numerous time over the past 35 years. The "school grade" viola you have is specifically designed to be sturdy, with little consideration for tone. Consequently, although it will last forever, you wish i…
Yes, the harmonies are so touchy! That's why I love Vivaldi though.
Arranging/playing Vivaldi's "Winter" for Viola and piano, Themes from La Cenerentola – Rossini, Divertimento in C-Mozart, and the second movement of Mendelssohn's Viola Sonata in C minor.
I totally agree. I'm really comfortable with the local luthier though I've never purchased an instrument from him, for he has performed many an operation on my poor little E.T. But I've heard not-so-positive things about his instruments from my viol…
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I did what Erin said...tried out violas. The problem was......I stumbled on one that was my dream. It was lightweight, easy to play in the upper registers, and BOOMED out with the lower strings. When I played it, I could feel it purr like…
Hi Lauren,
Well, I know for a fact that there are some good violas out there in your price range! I have a collection of violas in the office for a future article, all priced between $1000 and $2500. It sounds like most, if not all, of them would b…
My current viola is the first viola that I purchased, and I'm about to throw this thing out the window. It's a 2006 Scherl and Roth, which, as much as I baby it, now has tons of problems. My teacher met with me right before Christmas break, and I qu…
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- World music, Classical, Rock
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