American violinist Nancy Zhou, 25, no stranger to the competition circuit, here plays Fritz Kreisler’s Recitativo and Scherzo-Caprice op.6 as part of the semi-final round of the Shanghai Isaac Stern Competition.
Earlier in the video she plays Beethoven’s Sonata for Violin and Piano in E-flat Major, op.12 no.3.
Newly reissued recordings from a musical legend
Instead of competing for rankings, the six finalists will perform in a winners’ concert, as well as receiving USD$20,000 each, future career support and detailed feedback from jury members
A fitting performance to commemorate both the Lunar New Year and legendary violinist Fritz Kreisler, born on this day in 1875
The sextet performs a chamber version of the work at the Solsberg Festival 2023
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