Few violists are born. Most have the instrument thrust upon them. In fact, the viola -- the overlooked stepchild of the orchestra’s string section -- is rarely studied as a first instrument at all.

In the second week of January, 1887, Antonin Dvorak’s began and completed “Terzetto, Opus 74 For Two Violins and Viola.” Considered to be the most popular piece in the small repertoire for this ...

Jordan Hall was packed on Monday night for the first mainstage concert of the Boston Early Music Festival, an evening of Mozart’s chamber music. The performers were all accomplished period instrument ...