JAVS Fall 2002

30TH INTER.'-IATIO, AL V IOL\ C ONGRESS: A VIEW FROM SE.Anu:

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Day 4-0rchestral Preparation, Fine Instruments, Chamber Music, Awards Banquet, and FareweU Concert Day Four explored a variety of topics, and began with the delegates' play-in, this time ably led by Karen Ritscher and focusing on Percy Grainger's Arrival Platform Humlet. An orchestral audition preparation master class foUowed, presented by Peter Slowik.

A truly outstanding opportunity awaited congress attendees in Meany Hall on Saturday morning as collector David Fulton displayed his collection offine rare instruments, includ ing violas by Guarneri, Amati, Gasparo da Safo, and Guadagnini. From left to right: Joanna Pieters, David Fulton, Paul Coletti, Helen Callus.

Saturday's After Lunch Time concert was devoted to chamber music. This final concert in Brechemin Hallftatured works ofGeorge Benjamin, Maurice Durujlt and Gordon jacob. foil Belgique and Charles Noble celebrate their performance ofBenjamin's Viola, Viola with an aptly shaped dessert!