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maestro Paul Hindemith used his skills as a master violist to write groundbreaking modern music.
maestro Hector Berlioz wrote a massive, theatrical symphony featuring a solo viola as a wandering hero.
maestro Place the viola on the symphony stage to discover its unique sound and orchestral role.
Paganini's rejection: Niccolò Paganini rejected Berlioz's 'Harold in Italy' because the viola part had too many rests and was not showy enough for his taste.
A person who plays the viola. Violist Lionel Tertis championed the instrument, establishing it as a prominent solo voice in international concert halls.
Who was the Scottish violist who became one of the first globally famous viola soloists in the 20th century?
Why did legendary violinist Niccolò Paganini initially reject the solo part of Harold in Italy?
Which modern Japanese violist is internationally celebrated for her extensive recordings and global masterclasses?
Which English violist is credited with modernizing viola playing and inspiring composers to write solo works for it?
Armenian-American violist Kim Kashkashian won a Grammy Award for her recordings of which type of music?
Which French composer wrote Harold in Italy, a symphony featuring a solo viola as the main character?