Dana Zemtsov, the viola soloist on this album, was born in Mexico City in 1992 and comes from a family of musicians, receiving her first lessons from her grandmother and viola-playing parents.
Performer Biography
Dana Zemtsov has won numerous first prizes in competitions across Europe and was named 'Young Musician of the Year' in the Dutch Television competition 'Evening of the Young Musician' in 2010.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in June 2013 at the Doopsgezinde Kerk, Deventer, using Bruel & Kjaer 4006 and Schoeps microphones, and Van den Hul 3T cables.
Compositional Technique
The viola repertoire has not been as thoroughly explored as other string instruments, leaving a large part 'intact' and offering performers the freedom to explore music from different centuries with a fresh perspective.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dana Zemtsov warns listeners that this album will not feature lyrical melodies and heartwarming beauty, but rather 'tales of war, perplexed wanderings through obscured labyrinths, intense cries of despair, sour tears of sorrow, maybe at places an ironic grinn'.
