A baroque Italian instrument. The name translates to love viol because of the beatify sound it makes. this is because of the Sympathetic or resonance stings used which gives it a warm sweet sound. like the viola da gamba it has either 6 or 7 strings but Is played and is the same size as a modern viola. the curved head is a representation of cupids blindfold (because love is blind).
standard tuning around the 18th centaury A,D,A,D,F#,A,D
the standard range
"especially charming in the stillness of the evening." Leopard Mozart
A quick video of Thomas Georgi demonstrating the sound of a solo Viola d'amore. if you would like to listen to a piece where this instrument features in a larger ensemble I recommend the Vivaldi concerto for viola d'amore in D major or Romeo and Juliet before parting by Prokofiev.
Enjoy!
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