Few violists are born. Most have the instrument thrust upon them. In fact, the viola -- the overlooked stepchild of the orchestra’s string section -- is rarely studied as a first instrument at all.

Adam Eccleston: Hello from All Classical Radio. I am Adam Eccleston, guest hosting for WQXR. Today I have a wonderful program of music that features the violin and the viola. We'll highlight both ...

What’s the difference between a violin and a viola? 1. A viola burns longer. 2. A viola holds more beer. 3. You can tune a violin. Ouch. During a conversation with Seattle Symphony Orchestra music ...

Jordan Hall was packed on Monday night for the first mainstage concert of the Boston Early Music Festival, an evening of Mozart’s chamber music. The performers were all accomplished period instrument ...

Isley's customer base is mostly professional musicians in New York City Isley once dreamed of playing Beethoven%2C Brahms and Mozart onstage The prices of violins and ...

This June, Sotheby’s will be auctioning off the Macdonald viola, created in 1719 by the legendary Italian violin-maker Antonio Stradivari. They’re asking for a minimum bid of $45 million, which would ...