Modern Italian Naples viola by Mario Polise

A self-confident demonstration of sophisticated handicraft and of a distinctive style is this 1997 viola made by Mario Polise. The instrument was made in the workshop of Polises teacher Vincenzo Anastasio, a reputable contemporary maker of the Neapolitanian school, as indicated by the original label inside the viola: „Mario Polise/Fece in Napoli nell'anno 1997/sotto la direzione di Vincenzo Anastasio“. Polise sets accents with a typically Italian scroll, beautifully cut and arranged soundholes and delicate accentuated edges. The deep-orange oil varnish covering the tonewoods emphasizes the beauty of the regular grained spruce table and the deeply flamed maple of the back. The inimitable personality of this 41,9 cm viola is reflected in its rich and well-balanced sound of clarity and maturity, preciseness and colors. Some meaningful signs of intensive playing were left and witness the remarkable voice of this instrument.