V.Richelieu Violas

Givens Violins is proud to represent the Richelieu fractional violas in this region. The Vermont team at V. Richelieu instruments are exploring new ways to combine old and new world violinmaking methods to create instruments that are as innovative in their design as they are masterful in their craft and tone.  From child-size violas that utilize true viola proportions to using certified sustainable woods from responsibly managed forests, V. Richelieu instruments are crafted to be Affordable, Sustainable, American made, and Tonally excellent.

WHAT MAKES V. RICHELIEU UNIQUE?

In addition to the models, their smaller instruments have customized:

– The Projection Angles

– The Wood Selection

– And the String Lengths

An uncompromised design for an uncompromising violist.

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THESE VIOLAS ARE NOT CONVERTED VIOLINS.

Most small violas use a traditional violin template for their tops and backs. To design our V. RICHELIEU™ small violas, they started with a 16” model and scaled it down for small hands.

The result is a viola that plays as a viola should. The shape gives full support to the low C string while fully amplifying the high A. An alto sound that’s the reason one teacher called it a “game-changer” for her younger students.

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Introducing our new

V. Richelieu Fractional Viola Rental Program

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