New York Viola Society

Upcoming Viola Events:

June 3, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Merkin Concert Hall

The AZURE Ensemble
Karen Ritscher, Viola

Program includes:
Christian Woehr - Djembach Suite for Viola and Percussion, 1997
Alexandra du Bois - Tempête de Sable, for clarinet, viola and cello

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Featured Recordings!
Recent Recordings by NYVS Members and Friends:

Viola Spaces

Music by Garth Knox for multiple Violas and other ensembles

Performed by Garth Knox and friends

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"Prestidigitation"

Music for Viola and Electronics

Performed by Melia Watras

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Asturiana - Songs from Spain and Argentina

Music of de Falla, Granados, Ginastera, Guastavino, Montsalvatge and Buchardo

Performed by Kim Kashkashian and Robert Levin

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"Music for Viola and Cello"

Music of Beethoven, Clarke, Hindemith, Lutoslawski and Piston

Performed by Sheila Browne

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"Klap Ur Handz"

Music of Schickele, Moravec, Gershwin and DBR

Performed by the Lark Quartet (violist Kathryn Lockwood)

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Complete Solo Viola Music of Lillian Fuchs

Performed by Jeanne Mallow

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Events from our 2008-2009 Season:

"Varsity Violas", a concert of music for viola ensembles of many ages, from youngsters up to college age.

Sunday, November 2, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sage Theater, 711 Seventh Avenue.

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"Coming To A Theater Near You - I", the first of two concerts that will explore viola music by film composers.

Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bruno Walter Auditorium

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"Coming To A Theater Near You - II", the second concert in our series.

Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tenri Cultural Institute

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Rebecca Clarke: Composer, Violist, New Yorker

A lecture by Christopher Johnson with music performed by NYVS members.

Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
The Pen and Brush
16 East 10th Street, NYC

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A Collegial Concert

May 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Christ & St. Stephen's Church
122 W 69th St., NYC

Performers include the Janus Trio, Drew Vella, NYU Steinhardt School of Music Viola Ensemble, Joel Rudin, North Carolina School for the Arts Viola Quartet, Jessica Meyer and Charles Dalton performing works by Loeffler, Michael White, J.S. Bach, Takemitsu, Reger and others.

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Events from our 2008-2009 Season:

"Varsity Violas", a concert of music for viola ensembles of many ages, from youngsters up to college age.

Sunday, November 2, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sage Theater, 711 Seventh Avenue.

"Coming To A Theater Near You - I", the first of two concerts that will explore viola music by film composers.

Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bruno Walter Auditorium

"Coming To A Theater Near You - II", the second concert in our series.

Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tenri Cultural Institute

Rebecca Clarke: Composer, Violist, New Yorker

A lecture by Christopher Johnson with music performed by NYVS members.

Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. The Pen and Brush 16 East 10th Street, NYC

A Collegial Concert

May 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Christ & St. Stephen's Church 122 W 69th St., NYC

Search the New York Viola Society website:

Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
The Pen and Brush
16 East 10th Street, NYC

May 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Christ & St. Stephen's Church
122 W 69th St., NYC