Midsummer’s Music affiliate the Griffon String Quartet will host a youth retreat for violin, viola and cello students, held ...

The cello, otherwise known as a violoncello, is a bowed instrument with four strings. It's a close cousin of the violin, viola, and double bass. The cello can be played as a solo instrument, as well ...

Lacking the brilliant sound of the violin and the robust body of the cello the viola has sat neglected and maligned in between the two. Sure the violin may have its Brahms Concerto and the cello ...

The cello looks like a violin - but bigger ... My eldest brother is a very good viola player and his string quartet used to rehearse at our house. I was drawn to the sound of the cello.

The viola is the middle voice of the string family. It is slightly larger than a violin and has a lower and deeper sound than a violin. Since the 18th century it has been the middle or alto voice of ...

A TALENTED string trio performing contemporary and classical music delighted the packed audience at the latest Northend Sunday concert. Eloisa Fleur Thom (violin), Luba Tunnicliffe (viola) and Clare O ...