The viola is a beautiful and versatile instrument that adds a rich tone to an orchestra or string ensemble. If you are a beginner who is eager to explore a new world of music or an experienced violist ...

The viola is the odd instrument out in an orchestra’s string section. It is not the diva violin, it is not the moody cello, and it is not the burly double bass. Musicians love to make fun of ...

ORANGE — I’ve always found the viola to be the most mysterious and misunderstood member of the orchestra. It doesn’t have front-and-center showboat status of the violin. Or the slippery slope of sound ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. There are more strings in the orchestra than all the other instruments put ...