JAVS Spring 2010

Journal of the American Viola Society A publication of the American Viola Society Spring 2010 Volume 26 Number 1 Contents p. 3 From the Editor p. 5 From the President p. 7 News & Notes: IVS News ~ By-laws ~ In Memoriam ~ Cincinnati Viola Congress Feature Articles p. 19 Shanghai’s Viola Festival: Michael Vidulich celebrates with the Shanghai Conservatory of Music at their 2009 Viola Festival p. 23 Merging the Old and the New: Margaret Brouwer’s Concerto for Viola and Orchestra: Laurie Shulman gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a new viola concerto p. 35 Ernst Krenek and the Viola: New Discoveries in the Modern Repertoire: Brett Banducci intro duces the viola works of a twentieth-century master

Departments p. 45 Alternative Styles: David Wallace makes his case for the American Viola Waltz p. 51 Fresh Faces: David Bynog chats with violist/composer Scott Slapin p. 57 Modern Makers: Eric Chapman visits the Chicago School of Violin Making p. 59 Student Life: Annette Isserlis provides tips for writing your own cadenza

p. 67 New Music Reviews p. 71 Recording Reviews p. 72 At the Grassroots

On the Cover:

Lena Karpinsky Andante for Viola

Russian-born painter Lena Karpinsky has been surrounded by a family of musicians and frequently finds inspiration in musical themes. She considers the viola an underappreciated instrument whose inner magic is “waiting to be discovered” by audiences. For more of her works, please visit http://www.artbylena.com.