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The viola is subject to many jokes because of its lesser role in orchestral music, implying that one does not require as much talent to play it.  However, many musicians claim that the viola is actually more difficult to play and it rewards more than the [[violin]].

The viola is subject to many jokes because of its lesser role in orchestral music, implying that one does not require as much talent to play it.  However, many musicians claim that the viola is actually more difficult to play and it rewards more than the [[violin]].

Some famous viola players include [[William Primrose]], [[Paul Hindemith]], [[Yuri Bashmet]], [[Nobuko Imay]], [[John Cale]], and [[Whit Schroder]].

Some famous viola players include [[William Primrose]], [[Paul Hindemith]], [[Yuri Bashmet]], [[Nobuko Imay]], [[John Cale]], and [[Whit Schroder]].  Many famous violinists also play the viola as a secondary instrument, such as [[Itzhak Perelman]] and [[David Gilmour]].