Grachtenfestival: Dana Zemtsov

Viola player Dana Zemtsov gives a solo recital during the Grachtenfestival at ICK Dans Amsterdam. Taking Bach's Chaconne as a starting point, she explores the extremes of solo music for viola, featuring works by Paganini, Fazıl Say, Tabakova, and Tarrega. From Bach to Paganini: solo music for viola Dana Zemtsov takes you through a wide palette of solo music for viola. The recital opens with Bach's monumental Chaconne , one of the heaviest and most impressive works for a soloist. This is followed by works that each reveal a different side of the instrument: from the tempestuous energy of Fazıl Say to the folkloric sound world of Dobrinka Tabakova and the technical virtuosity of Paganini. Recuerdos de la Alhambra on viola A special moment in the program is Tarrega's Recuerdos de la Alhambra , originally written for classical guitar. Dana Zemtsov performs this piece on the viola, lending a surprising timbre to this familiar work. Thus, during this recital, you explore not only the boundaries of the instrument but also those of the classical repertoire. Dana Zemtsov: a violist with an international reputation Dana Zemtsov is known for her versatility and musical depth. She has performed in leading venues such as the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and Carnegie Hall in New York, and has collaborated with musicians such as Janine Jansen, Martin Fröst, and Giovanni Sollima. She won the Kersjes Prize and represented the Netherlands at Eurovision Young Musicians. She will perform this recital during the Grachtenfestival at ICK Dans Amsterdam.