Weinberg (1919-96) was a Polish Jew who fled the Nazi wartime occupation of Warsaw, settled in Tashkent and had a life-changing meeting with Shostakovich, who saved him from 1950s Soviet repression.

The dark, deep sound of a solo viola takes on the role of a pipe organ, in an immensely beautiful and striking performance. The dramatic opening flourishes of Bach’s D minor Toccata and Fugue are one ...

Throughout its history, the Reno Philharmonic has committed to showcasing members of the orchestra as featured soloists. Maestro Laura Jackson and the orchestra continue this tradition on Jan. 17 and ...

Holly Evans performed a classical music program at the First Friday @ First Presbyterian concert on Oct. 4 featuring viola solos accompanied by pianist Mary L. Smith, viola and violin string duets ...

Boston Symphony Orchestra violist Mary Ferrillo is always searching the internet for viola repertoire that gives her instrument — which isn't in the spotlight often — a chance to shine. “Usually the ...

Composer Morton Feldman (1926-1987) is most often remembered for his spare, often slow and lengthy compositions, where space is a key component. Kronos Quartet's version of Piano and String Quartet ...

Jessica Pavone (composer, viola, violin, el.bass) has performed in countless improvisation, avant jazz, experimental, folk, soul, and chamber ensembles since moving to NYC in 2000. She currently leads ...

Krzysztof Penderecki's Viola Concerto was commissioned in 1983 by the government of Venezuela to mark the bicentenary of birth of Simon Bolivar, the South American hero of the struggle for ...

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.