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In defense of violas and violists
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Started conversation Jul 3, 2001
Hi, Killer Queen:
If violas sound so bad, why did Henry Purcell write so many
pieces for viol consorts?
Or why did Handel write solo viola concerti?
Or Mozart (who was well aware of status) agree to play
viola when he got together for string quartets with
Haydn, Vanhal, and Dittersdorf?
In defense of violas and violists
Researcher 159112 Posted Jul 4, 2001
hey, I play the viola!!!!! And it's *much* nicer than the violin. I just find the jokes amusing. 
In defense of violas and violists
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Jul 4, 2001
Well, yeah, I think they're amusing, too.
I know a lady who plays the viola for an amateur
orchestra. She also runs marathons and is a big
fan of Schubert lieder.
As for a violist rising in the social world
by linking up with an accordian player.....
I used to play accordian. It's not that big a
step up
In defense of violas and violists
Researcher 159112 Posted Jul 5, 2001
If you see a conductor and a violist standing in the middle of the road, which do you run over first???
The conductor: business before pleasure!
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