International Viola Congress
ABOUT
The International Viola Society (IVS) is a non-profit international organization that unites and supports the National Viola Associations and Societies of each country in their activities.
One of the main objectives of the International Viola Society is to promote ever-increasing standards of excellence in viola performance through annual congresses and associated competitions.
Annual congresses have been held since 1973 (with one exception). From 1973 to 2000, the congresses generally alternated between Europe and North America. In 2001, the first congress in the Southern Hemisphere (in New Zealand) was held and since then, congresses have taken place in Africa, Australia, Europe, and North America. In 2023, the congress was held in Asia (Thailand) for the first time and will return on this continent for the second time next year in Xi'an, China!