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Special offer. Stories (re)traced

Nancy Zhou (violin)

Stories (re)traced
Inevitably, the influence of Bach courses through the veins of all these works. But what makes a top Bach performance? The checklist is daunting: dances and metres need to be defined and characterised,...

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Nancy Zhou (violin)

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Inevitably, the influence of Bach courses through the veins of all these works. But what makes a top Bach performance? The checklist is daunting: dances and metres need to be defined and characterised,...

About

Acclaimed violinist Nancy Zhou presents her own personal exploration of the essence of the human experience through four masterful composers: Bach, Bartók, Ysaÿe, and Kreisler. From Bach’s intricate counterpoint to Bartók’s raw folk intensity, and from Ysaÿe’s breathtaking virtuosity to Kreisler’s lyrical charm, the album is a captivating journey through the soul of the violin. Offering her own fresh perspective on these iconic works, blending historical insight with personal interpretation, Nancy Zhou invites listeners to engage with the music on a profound and intimate level. A sought-after soloist and chamber musician, Nancy Zhou has performed with leading orchestras worldwide, including the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, Munich Symphony, and Hong Kong Philharmonic. Passionate about education and musical exploration, she is a dedicated mentor and a champion of contemporary works, bridging cultural heritage with artistic innovation.

Contents and tracklist

Allemanda. Lento maestoso
Track length5:16
Sarabande. Quasi lento
Track length3:21
Finale. Presto ma non troppo
Track length2:48
Tempo di ciaccona
Track length8:47
Sonata for Solo Violin: Fuga
Track length3:49
Melodia
Track length6:59
Presto
Track length4:54
Allemande
Track length5:38
Double
Track length2:58
Courante
Track length3:18
Double
Track length3:24
Sarabande
Track length4:04
Partita No. 1 in B Minor: Double
Track length2:49
Tempo di Borea
Track length3:09
Double
Track length3:09

Awards and reviews

August 2025

Inevitably, the influence of Bach courses through the veins of all these works. But what makes a top Bach performance? The checklist is daunting: dances and metres need to be defined and characterised, part-writing clearly voiced, the harmonic narrative cogently drawn. and it all must sound natural. Nancy Zhou achieves almost all these criteria.
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