#violanation

Apparently, the Emperor of Japan loves the viola-- good for him!

Two violas at Luthier Hiroshi Iizuka’s. The viola on the left is at a more advanced stage of construction. Having been assembled and spent several months aging in sunlight, it is almost ready for varnish application. The viola on the right is newly assembled and will age in sunlight for several months before varnish is applied. #viola #violapower #violanation #violaporn #bratsche #violaclassica #beautifulmusic #luthier #luthiery #iizuka #iizukaviola #violinshop #musicianlifestyle #musicianslife #violaworld #stringsattached #strings #stringplayer #violaplayer #musiciansofinstagram #performingarts #applausetothemusician #musicaclasica #musicalinstrument #musicalinstrumentshop (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE1ZTtlgnaR/?igshid=1rsc9x39q3hul

Playing my viola after an adjustment at Luthier Hiroshi Iizuka’s. In the background is a mirror designed in the shape of Iizuka’s signature “modified amore” pattern, often known as “Iizuka pattern”. I’m sporting a T shirt designed by Iizuka with his name in Japanese characters encircled by F holes of his own design. #viola #violist #violistsofinstagram #violapower #violanation #iizuka #iizukaviola #luthier #luthiery #musician #musiciansofinstagram #strings #stringsattached #stringplayer #musicalinstrument #violista #bratsche #instamusic #classicalmusician #violalove #violalovers #musicianlife #musicianlifestyle #beautifulmusic #suzukiteacher (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEwQy4AAnHV/?igshid=1xqldqf1iqwb0