They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but in the case of music, beauty is really in the ear of the beholder. Although it is not the most popular of all instruments, you would be surprised with exactly how beautiful a viola can be. Once you hear a master, such as Jeremy Green, playing the viola you will become a believer in it. It is a masterful performance and quite beautiful.
Many people confuse the viola with a violin. Although they are similar to each other, the viola is larger than the violin and has a deeper sound.