Professional Level Violas
$8,000 and Up
Choose a price range: $5,000-$8,000 $8,000 and Up
We carry a selection of fine antique and contemporary Italian, French, English, German and American instruments.
We carry a selection of fine antique and contemporary Italian, French, English, German and American instruments.
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Mario Antonio Frosali, Los Angeles 1942
Featured Instrument Mario Antonio Frosali (b.1886, d.1981) was a very fine Italian violinmaker and violin virtuoso. Born in Legnano, he learned the craft in his native Italy, making his first violin at age ten and later apprenticed with Giuseppe Scarampella. As a musician, Frosali won the only available scholarship from the Conservatorio di Firenze and graduated as a violin soloist in 1908. He frequently performed there under the baton of luminary guest conductors such as Toscanini. Frosali moved to New York City in 1908 and worked as a player and occasional maker. He officially emigrated to the United States in 1932. His good friend and legendary maker, Simone Saccone, asked Frosali to join him at the Herrmann shop in NYC where he worked for three years before moving to Los Angeles to work for Wurlitzer. There, he worked another 22 years before opening his own home studio. This viola features a spectacularly supple and luminous varnish, clean workmanship and masterful carving. It soars through its entire range with a sweet, glowing tone. It has shimmering overtones, excellent malleability, many colors and generous carrying power. It is just under 16.5” with a shortened stop length to facilitate playability. |
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Lawrence Furse, Salt Lake City c.1990
Featured Instrument This beautiful contemporary American viola was made by Lawrence Furse around the 1980's. This viola possesses a rich, sonorous tone and beautiful workmanship, materials and 'antiqued' varnish. Furse has been making wonderful instruments of the violin family for over four decades and it’s surprising that his work is not more well known outside of the Salt Lake area. Measuring 16.25", this instrument would be perfect for an advanced student, teacher or professional. Furse's violas are used as the primary instrument by professional players in Salt Lake City, Chicago and Los Angeles including a member of the LA Phil. Available Now |
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Lawrence Furse, Salt Lake City 2006
Featured Instrument This beautiful contemporary American viola was made by Lawrence Furse of Salt Lake City and is modeled after Maggini. This viola possesses a deep, rich, sonorous and mellow tone; displaying excellent craftsmanship, materials. The doble-purfling and motif on the back are a showcase of the maker's technical skill. Furse has been making wonderful instruments of the violin family for over four decades and it’s surprising that his work is not more well known outside of the Salt Lake area. This instrument would be perfect for an advanced student, teacher or professional. Furse's violas are used as the primary instrument by professional players in Salt Lake City, Chicago and Los Angeles including a member of the LA Phil. Available Now |
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Lawrence Furse, Salt Lake City 2019
Featured Instrument This contemporary American viola was made by Lawrence Furse. At 16”, it delivers a massive, deep and resonant sound. Furse has been making instruments of the violin family for over four decades and it’s surprising that his work is not more well known outside of the Salt Lake area. This instrument is charmingly rugged in appearance and solidly reliable. It would make a great companion to the advanced student, teacher or professional. Furse's violas are used as the primary instrument by professional players in Salt Lake City, Chicago and Los Angeles including a member of the LA Phil. |
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Kyle Mincey, Salt Lake City 1998
Featured Instrument Kyle Mincey is a graduate of Salt Lake City’s highly competitive Violin Making School of America, one of only a handful of violin making schools in the country. Available Now |
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David Wilson, England, 1986
David Wilson
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Staatliche Fachschule, Germany, 1964
Staatliche
Fachschule
Fachschule
16" in length. Made in the Mittenwald Violin Making School (Staatliche Berufsfach- und Fachschule für Geigenbau und Zupfinstrumentenmacher).
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Paul Hart, America, 2010
Paul Hart
Prolific modern American maker of Violins, Violas, and Celli of the highest caliber of craftsmanship.
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Wilhelm Kapfhammer, Bavaria, 1984
Wilhelm
Kapfhammer
Kapfhammer
16" in length. Well crafted modern Maggini model viola. Lightly antiqued. Rich and full sonorous tone.
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Joan Carol Klotz, Germany, 1753
Joan Carol
Klotz
Klotz
"Born 1709. Son of Mathias. Worked at Mittenwald.. Occasionally characterised Stainer in the outline, though less massive in the proportions; but more frequently a considerable Amati influence. Very nicely figured wood." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Jacques LeClerc, France, 1915
Jacques LeClerc
Instruments made by Laberte-Magnie at Mirecourt, 1925. This viola is 15 7/8 inches; very big, rich, viola tone.
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