Viola Maker

The Viola Workshop

Luthier David Milward

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At 'The Viola Workshop' master luthier David Milward specializes in making new violas. With his free interpretation of established ideas, together with a high regard for sound craftsmanship, David recognises the viola as a developing instrument that needs to reflect a changing musical style.

These violas have been developed in consultation with professional players, a process that is fundamental to achieving an instrument that aims to establish its own identity and realise the expectations of the instrumentalist engaged in today’s demanding performance environment.

 

Featured Articles: 'A Brief History of the Viola'    Outlines the violas history of neglect over the past three centuries and is an illustrative background to illuminate the misunderstandings that surround this instrument.

 

'Viola Size'     Explores the reasons for different sizes of viola and highlights the challenges faced by modern luthiers.

 


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