Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

2024 AVS Festival Competitions: Deadline Dec 15

The 2024 AVS Festival Competitions Committee announces the 2024 AVS Festival Competitions! The venue... Read More

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The deadline is approaching for the AVS Presents 2025 Recording Project, centered around the theme of “Music from the Americas.” Proposals for works of any instrumentation are welcome, as long......

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