JAVS Fall 1998

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NEW PIVA AND PRIMROSE ROOMS

nmrose International Viola

What an extraordinary collection! It was a great thrill to be able to spend time there, and I have no doubts that the new facilities will bring PIVA to the true international prominence it deserves. -Joanna Pieters, editor THE STRAD

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Dear Member of the American Viola Society, Friend & Colleague,

By year 2000 an aspiration of twenty-five years ago, shared by William Primrose, myself, and a few others, will have been fulfilled. A self-contained space-elegantly designed, constructed, and adorned-will house the diverse elements of the Primrose International Viola Archive. One room will be a repository of musical and intellectual significance to the instrument, the other, a pantheon celebrating the human effort of those who brought, and bring, our alto sound to life. You are invited to add your name to the register of contributing supporters by donating in any amount. -DavidDalton, president ofthe International Viola Society and PIVA archivist

For violists, I can think of no more important collection than that of the Primrose International Viola Archive and Primrose Room. We must preserve and enhance the knowledge of our wonderful instrument. -Pamela Goldsmith, University ofSouthern California andHollywood studio musician

This invaluable new enterprise ofpreserving the legacy of the remarkable William Primrose by Brigham Young University should be applauded and supported by musicians, scholars, and the general public. -Paul Neubauer, distinguished viola soloist andformer principal, New York Philharmonic

Primrose was the single most important contributor to me as a violist, soloist, and teacher, and PIVA is the most important center to perpetuate his memory. -Joseph de Pasquale, Curtis Institute, andprincipal emeritus, The Philadelphia Orchestra

Violists around the world have been grateful for PIVA, and I was delighted to receive the news about its further expansion. BYU should be congratulated for this remarkable undertaking. -Gunter Ojstersek, past president ofthe International Viola Society

My recent visit to PIVA was a fascinating and inspiring journey through the history of the instrument. Whatever your interest-discovering new repertoire, getting to know the viola's legendary performers through their memorabilia, or enjoying brilliant recorded performances-it's all here, in one convenient center. -Peter Slowik, Northwestern University andpresident ofthe American Viola Society

PIVA is the embodiment of one of the major principles on which the International Viola Society was founded. The rooms will house the essence of our instrument and elegantly display and facilitate the use of viola music, books, recordings, memorabilia, and artifacts for performers, scholars, and enthusiasts around the world. -Thomas Tatton, past president ofthe American Viola Society

The Primrose International Viola Archive is not only a most fitting and wonderful tribute to one of the greatest gentlemen and musical personalities of all time, it will serve as a true inspiration to all performers, teachers, and protagonists of the viola for many generations to come. -Alan de Veritch, Indiana University andpast president ofthe American Viola Society

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