It may seem odd for a violinist to say this, but my favourite sound is that of the viola. It’s mellow, rich tones combined with the incredible soaring sound you get high on the A string, it blows me away. Don’t get me wrong, I love the violin, and given a choice, I’d much rather play the violin. But the viola has a richness that is impossible to achieve on the violin.
So that you can share in this blissful sound, here’s William Primrose – one of the great viola players – performing the Walton Viola Concerto.
Postaday2011 links
- Topic: What is your favourite sound? (dailypost.wordpress.com)
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- What is your favourite sound? (jtwhite.me)
- Kor that sounds good (timbond81.wordpress.com)
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