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Classical Breakdown

What is a Viola? Daniel Foster, Principal Viola of the NSO tells us everything!

Jun 15, 2021 · 42 min · Season 2 · Episode 45 · 41.1 MB
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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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