Nokuthula Ngwenyama

[nanila]

Opening Classical Musicians week is this Zimbabwean-Japanese violist (and violinist) who has played as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic. She is president of the American Viola society.









Nokuthula Ngwenyama plays a lovely rich and lively Bach tune on the viola (YouTube, 01:52)

Comments

[crantz]

Love her smile.

[nanila]

It's a bit mischievous!

[miss_haitch]

Ooh, she's amazing! I love the music link.

[nanila]

Yay! I'm glad you liked it. The viola is an under-appreciated instrument. It's wonderful to hear someone play it beautifully.

[boundbooks]

Love seeing a shout-out to violists!

Violists never get enough love, so I was glad to see this post. :D

[nanila]

Yes, yes yes. I played viola (and piano) myself from tiny child through high school, and I always thought it was an under-appreciated instrument.