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Members of the Society receive this quarterly newsletter.

'The Viol' contains general information, ad hoc articles on viol-related topics (including reviews of meetings), information on Society personnel, membership changes, Society publications, meetings, courses, viol news, instruments for hire and sale, new music publications, music & CD reviews, young players pages and correspondence.

Recent Issues

Below you can find a summary of the articles found in each issue:


      


   No.16, Autumn 2009.
   (Editor: Mary Iden, Front Cover: Ted Copper)
  • Ask Your Viol Teacher - Frets: Reprinted from the VdGSA News March 1999
  • David Freeman - An Obituary
  • Michael Groser - An Obituary
  • Carbon Fibre Bows for Viols: Tim Soar
  • Course Report - NORVIS 2009 1 - 8 August, Durham: Edna Coop
  • The Viola da Gamba: E J Payne MA
  • Copyright and Copying: An Alternative View Theo Wyatt
  • Recent Research on the Viol: Ian Woodfield

      


   No.15, Summer 2009.
   (Editor: Mary Iden, Front Cover: Ted Copper)
  • A Message from from Your Administrator: Susanne Heinrich.
  • Report of VdGS Meeting at University of Huddersfield June 2009: Andrew Fowler.
  • Postcode Distribution of VdGS Members as at June 2009: Stephen Pegler.
  • A 'Soundposted' Renaissance Viol: Ander Arroitajauregi Aranburu .
  • Narcissus Marsh's Viol Manuscripts and Musical Investigations: Andrew Robinson.
  • Michael Plant, Viol Maker: Shirley Plant.
  • From the Archives - 6th Exhibition of Early Musical Instruments London November 1983 An Exhibitor's View: Michael Plant .
  • The Viola da Gamba in Argentina: Horacio Bollini.

      


   No.14, Spring 2009.
   (Editor: Mary Iden, Front Cover: Ted Copper)
  • A Message from the Winner of the Kessler Viol Raffle: Esha Neogy.
  • The Violone and Violone Grosso of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos: Peter McCarthy.
  • The Pardessus de Viole and Quinton - A History: Dr Michael Mullen.
  • The Royal College of Music Festival of Viols - A Report: Nick Pollock.
  • A Note on Dating Two Anthems by Byrd: Richard Turbet.
  • Trio Sonata Playing Day at Benslow - A Report: Sarah Turnock.
  • Some Viol-Related Manuscripts and Printed Music in the RCM Collection: Dr Michael Mullen.
  • Paddy Turner 1931 - 2008: An Obituary: Jenny Tribe.

      


   No.13, Winter 2008/9.
   (Editor: Mary Iden, Front Cover: Ted Copper)
  • The Solo Bass Viol Suite in France 1650-1700: Charles Medlam.
  • VdGS Meeting Report November 2008: Restoring the Kessler Collection of Viols
  • Course Reports: Norvis, Alston Hall, NWEMF at Ambleside
  • Viols in China - A Pioneering Visit? Alison Crum.
  • Julian Boby - An Obituary: Mary Iden.
  • The Restoration of a Swedish Viol: John Topham.
  • 'After West Dean' Diary: Toby Rzepka.

      

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