Berlioz, who had a soft spot for the viola, believed it to be a beautiful and unduly neglected instrument. He even called it the Cinderella of the orchestra – and, well, we all know what ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. There are more strings in the orchestra than all the other instruments ...

On the evening of March 14, the Georgian Philharmonic Orchestra transformed its home auditorium into a realm of profound ...

The composer’s orchestral palette is rich and varied, and the solo writing splendidly mines the viola’s distinctively moody and reflective vein without skimping on virtuoso demands.