Richard Fleischman is an American violist and viola d'amore player, conductor and pedagogue.
Conducting the Renaissance Chamber Orchestra in 2004
The viola d'amore is a 7- or 6-stringed musical instrument with sympathetic strings used chiefly in the baroque period. It is played under the chin in the same manner as the violin.
Viola d'Amore from 1760
1997 Viola d’amore, crafted by Eric, Nancy and Hans Benning, Benning Violins.
The bridge on an early 18th-century instrument, showing both sets of strings.
The head of an early 18th-century instrument, featuring blindfolded Love.