More than 300 musicians gathered at a shopping centre in Porto, Portugal, on 19 May to break the world record for the largest ever viola ensemble. The number of players has now been confirmed by Guinness World Records as 353 violists – 32 more than the previous record of 321. Here is a selection of photos from the day, courtesy of the Portuguese Viola Association, which organised the event as part of its biennial conference.
The work is based on a West African rhythm that the cellist aims to celebrate
The work by Yoko Shimomura will feature on Abrami’s upcoming album featuring works by all-female composers, Women
The video performance is just part of the group’s monumental journey to record the entire Beethoven String Quartet cycle
Watch the premiere of a work co-composed by the cellist and composer married duo
Cheng appears in performance with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony conducted by Erina Yashima
One violinist first encountered the work aged 14, while the other didn’t know it existed. The duo share how they have joined forces for a new recording that showcases Malcolm Arnold’s musical language
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