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Upcoming Viola Events:

May 22, 2008, 1:00 p.m.
Trinity Church, Broadway & Wall Street, NYC

Frank Foerster, Viola
New York Scandia Symphony, Dorrit Matson, Conductor

Frank Foerster - Suite of Scandinavian Folk Melodies for Viola and String Orchestra
Sibelius (arr. Foerster) - Rondo for Viola and Strings

June 6, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Brooklyn conservatory

Leanne Darling CD release Party - the official debut of her first solo CD, "Spiral"

New York Viola Society members with membership cards receive a free CD!

Find Out About Other Viola Events!


Featured Recordings!
Recent Recordings by NYVS Members:

Asturiana - Songs from Spain and Argentina

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

Performed by Kim Kashkashian and Robert Levin


"Music for Viola and Cello"

Music of Beethoven, Clarke, Hindemith, Lutoslawski and Piston

Performed by Sheila Browne


"Klap Ur Handz"

Music of Schickele, Moravec, Gershwin and DBR

Performed by the Lark Quartet (violist Kathryn Lockwood)


Complete Solo Viola Music of Lillian Fuchs

Performed by Jeanne Mallow


American Journeys

Viola Concerti by Al Hoose, William Thomas McKinley, Helen Stanley and Newton Strandberg

Performed by Karen Dreyfus


Viola Music of York Bowen

Spiral: Viola and electronics in a mix of modern classical, jazz, blues with a touch of the middle east and gypsy influences.

Telemann - Fantasias

The New York Viola Society

The Final Event in our 2007-2008 Season:

    Mixed Doubles II: Kathryn Lockwood and Sheila Browne

  • May 18, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church, 152 West 66th Street (west of Broadway)

Featuring performances by Kathryn Lockwood with percussionist Yousif Sheronick and Sheila Browne with cellist Cheng-Hou Lee.


Past Events in our 2007-2008 Season:

    Patricia McCarty, Viola
    Eric Larsen, Piano

  • October 15, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ and St. Stephen's Church, 120 West 69th Street

Music for viola and piano by Bach, Arthur Benjamin, Robert Fuchs, Harry Taub and Bernstein/Rosen


    "Fire and Ice"

  • December 2, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ and St. Stephen's Church

An evening of viola music from New Zealand, Argentina, Iceland, Scandinavia, Russia..... and other lands of fire and ice; performers to include Tim Deighton, Nardo Poy, Margret Hjaltested, Dan Avshalomov and Shmuel Katz


    A Collegial Concert

  • January 20, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. at Donnell Library Center, 20 W. 53rd St., between 5th and 6th Avenues

Our final event at the library (which will be torn down next fall). Free admission!


    2008 Exposition of Fine Violas and Viola Bows by American Makers

  • February 4, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 West 86th Street (between Broadway and West End Avenue)

Featuring the work of local luthiers including Robert Isley, Andrea Hoffman-Simmel, Charles Rufino, Geoffrey Ovington, Philip Perret, Guy Rabut, Alexander Tulchinsky, Jason Viseltear and David Wiebe and bowmakers Stephen and William Salchow.

Instruments and bows will be demonstrated by Craig Mumm, Associate Principal Viola of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.

Ample time will be provided for attendees to try the various instruments and bows.


    NYVS ViolaFest 2008

  • April 6, 2008 from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Bloomingdale School of Music, 323 West 108th Street (west of Broadway)

Come Play!
Throughout the afternoon, participants will be able to play through large works for viola ensemble, including pieces performed at our Concerts. All are welcome. Bring your instrument!

Lecture/Demonstrations:
The noted luthier Guy Rabut will speak about the Care and Repair of Instruments. Join us and find out how to keep your treasured possession in shape.

Viola Clinic:
Sign up for a viola clinic and have your playing diagnosed by a professional. (12:30 - Advance reservation required.)

Get Together:
Refreshments will be available during the sessions. A reception will follow the afternoonís activities. Rendezvous with old friends, and meet new ones!


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