Viola
Cecile McNeill
Viola player Cecille McNeill and pianist Noelle Dannenbring at the Wakatipu Music Festival. Audio
Anthony RITCHIE: Viola Concerto No 1
Performed by Robert Ashworth and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Giordano Bellincampi, at its Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 1 November 2018. Audio
Voila Viola! - Tim Deighton & the DSO
US based Kiwi violist Tim Deighton brings his talent home to perform the world premiere of Anthony Ritchie’s Viola Concerto No 2 with Dunedin Symphony Orchestra. He discusses his award winning… Audio
Tango has violist dancing on stage
The Argentinian tango adds an extra frisson to violist Anna Serova’s performances. She’s one of the top viola players around and she’s treating her Wellington audience to something special at the 44th… Audio
The viola gets a rare moment in the spotlight
The mellow-toned viola is often overshadowed in a string ensemble - but not this week, as Wellington to hosts the 2017 International Viola Congress. It will feature dozens of events over five days… Audio
Love for the viola
New Zealand plays host to the 44th International Viola Congress this September. Organiser Donald Maurice and congress manager Elyse Dalabakis explain why they’ve decided to bring it to Wellington. The… Audio
International collaboration in dynamic new Piano Quartet
International collaboration in dynamic new Piano Quartet Audio
Gillian Ansell and Holly Matheson
Gillian Ansell is the viola soloist and Holly Matheson is the conductor for this Sunday's St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra concert. They talk about repertoire, career developments, and auditioning a… Audio
Elisabeth Kufferath: Violinist and Violist
As well as a violinist in the world-renowned Tetzlaff Quartet, Elisabeth Kufferath also plays viola. She's in Auckland this week, playing concerts with Deirdre Irons and Edith Salzmann, and working… Audio
The right note
Five years ago, 21-year-old Georgia Steel hadn't picked up a viola. Now she's playing it in the National Youth Orchestra. Audio, Gallery