JAVS Fall 1997

**~3J 3Jnternattonal ~iola QCongress

16-19 Jfulp 1998

3In memorp of William l}rimrose (1904-1982) tuttb a special tribute to Watson jf orbes (1901-1997) The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3DB Scotland

IVS President Doz. Gunter Ojstersek • Host Chairman john White FR.A.M. • Consultant fames Durrant M.B.E.

m:o all biola entbusiasts worlbhlibe I would like to invite you to attend the XXVI International Viola Congress in Glasgow, the birth place ofWilliam Primrose. Our interesting and varied program will feature a number of Scottish-born and Scottish-based viola players, plus major figures in the viola world. The Congress will offer/include daily workshops and masterclasses, discussions, talks, lectures, con certs and recitals, including a Baroque evening, premieres of new works, chamber concerts, and a celebrity recital by Michael Kugel, one of the few great string virtuosi of this century. There will be an exhibition ofviola memorabilia related to William Primrose :ind the British viola school. A civic reception and ceilidh dance have been arranged for all delegates. A warm welcome awaits you at the Royal Scottish Academy ofMusic & Drama. john White, host chairman

"It will be worth attending the Congress just to hear Kugel play the Waxman Carmen-Fantasie." Stanley Solomon, former principal viola, Toronto Symphony Orchestra