Antonio Rizzo 16 1/2" viola, Torrance, California, 2025, age 98focused, resonant, even About the Instrument This viola has a focused sound that opens with each note, giving the tone an excellent quality, even across all four strings. The gold varnish is over a gold ground, giving this instrument a striking color. It's narrow flames fall slightly from the center joint of the two piece maple back with slightly plainer wood on the ribs, neck, and scroll. Interior label reads: Antonio Rizzo da Torrance fece nell anno