The viola ( vee-OH-lə, Italian:[ˈvjɔːla,viˈɔːla]) is a string instrument of the violin family, and is usually bowed when played. Violas are slightly larger than a violin, it has a lower and deeper sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the middle or alto voice of the violin family, between the violin (which is tuned a perfect fifth higher) and the cello (which is tuned an octave lower). The strings from low to high are typically tuned to C3, G3, D4, and A4.
William Primrose CBE was a Scottish violist and teacher. He performed with the London String Quartet from 1930 to 1935. He then joined the NBC Symphony Orchestra where he formed the Primrose Quartet. He performed in various countries around the world as a soloist throughout his career. He also taught at several universities and institutions. He authored several books on viola technique.
Viola Dana was an American film actress who was successful during the era of silent films. She appeared in over 100 films, but was unable to make the transition to sound films.
Sébastien Frey is a French former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Per Billeskov Krøldrup is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Frank John Viola Jr. is an American former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins (1982–1989), New York Mets (1989–1991), Boston Red Sox (1992–1994), Cincinnati Reds (1995), and Toronto Blue Jays (1996). A three-time All-Star, he was named World Series MVP with the Twins in 1987 and won the AL Cy Young Award in 1988. He is the pitching coach of the High Point Rockers.
Giancarlo Antognoni is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. A skillful and creative offensive playmaker, regarded as one of the best Italian players of all time in his position, he played most of his club career with Fiorentina, with whom they won the Coppa Italia and the Anglo-Italian League Cup in 1975. At international level, he won the 1982 FIFA World Cup with the Italy national team, and he also represented his country at the 1978 FIFA World Cup, and at the 1980 UEFA European Championship, finishing in fourth place on both occasions. On 11 October 2010, he was awarded the "Legends of football" Golden Foot award.
Alessandro Gamberini is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He is working as assistant coach for Virtus Verona.
Felipe Dias da Silva dal Belo, commonly known as Felipe, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He has spent his entire professional career in Serie A.
Matthieu Bochu is a French professional football player. He is a forward. Currently, he plays in the Championnat National for FC Martigues.
Matías Vecino Falero is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a central or defensive midfielder for Serie A club Lazio.
Andrea Seculin is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie C Group C club Trapani.
Gianluca Mancini is an Italian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Roma and the Italy national team.
Viola Mónica Calligaris is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a right-back or centre-back for Serie A club Juventus and the Switzerland national team.
Andries Hendrik "André" Roosenburg was a Dutch footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Dainis Kazakevičs is a Latvian professional football manager.
Giuseppe Brizi was an Italian professional football player and manager who played as a defender. In 2012, he was inducted into ACF Fiorentina Hall of Fame.
Renzo Contratto is an Italian sports agent and former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Mario Maraschi was an Italian professional football player and manager who played as a striker.
Mario Mazzoni was a former Italian professional footballer and manager who played as a midfielder.
