JAVS Summer 2026

Journal of the American Viola Society A publication of the American Viola Society Summer 2026: Volume 42, Summer Online p. 3 From the Editor p. 4 From the President News p. 5 2026 International Viola Congress Review Feature Articles p. 11 The Classical Cadenza: A Historically Informed Approach to Stamitz’s Viola Concerto by Xue Ding p. 27 The Viola Behind the Iron Curtain, Part IV: Original Soviet Scale Systems and Etude Books for Viola by Nethanel E. Pollak p. 41 Richard Young and ‘The Deal’ by Les Jacobson p. 53 Inspiring Curiosity, Self-discovery and Connection in the Collegiate Viola Studio Setting by Molly Wilkens-Reed Departments p. 64 Development Corner: Who Gets Access? The Cost of Career Development in Music p. 68 With Viola In Hand: Reimagining The Rite of Spring, by Stephen Wyrczynski and Aram Arakelyan p. 75 Ask a Pedagogue: Introducing Ask a Pedagogue p. 77 Reviews: Restrung by Vijay Gupta and Veneer by Stephen Upshaw: JAVS Review, by Kayleigh Miller

On the Cover: Landmark 50th International Viola Congress in Paris, France by Kristofer Skaug

Karine Lethiec performing contemporary French music for solo viola in the magnificent CNSMDP Salle d’Orgue. Inspired by her MUSICoMAN project, the recital explored connections between musical creation, ancient artistic gestures, and the archaeological traces of the distant past. https://dutchviolasociety.nl/2026/02/ivc-paris-blog-day-4/

Journal of the American Viola Society / Vol. 42, Summer 2026 Online Issue

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