Season 2 · Episode 45
What is a Viola? Daniel Foster, Principal Viola of the NSO tells us everything!
Classical Breakdown · WETA Classical
June 15, 202142m 48s
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Show Notes
The viola is somewhat of an enigma and from a distance can be hard to tell apart from the violin. Daniel Foster explains how composers used the viola over the centuries, what his role as Principal Viola entails, and plays for us some extraordinary parts written for the viola.
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