Brahms & Dvorak: Piano Trios

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Here’s the auspicious debut from a trio of BBC New Generation Artists. Z.E.N. stands for the musicians’ initials – and their philosophy. Vivid playing. — BBC Music Magazine, February 2018, 4 out of 5 stars

Release Date: 29th Sep 2017
Catalogue No: 4816292
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Length: 70 minutes

Brahms: Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8

Work length35:11

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The Z.E.N. Trio (piano trio), Zhang Zuo (piano), Esther Yoo (violin), Narek Hakhnazaryan (cello)
Recorded: 2016-06
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

1. Allegro con brio

Track length14:29

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2. Scherzo (Allegro molto)

Track length6:05

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3. Adagio

Track length8:15

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4. Allegro

Track length6:22

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Dvořák: Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90 (B166) 'Dumky'

Work length32:30

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The Z.E.N. Trio (piano trio), Zhang Zuo (piano), Esther Yoo (violin), Narek Hakhnazaryan (cello)
Recorded: 2016-06
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

1. Lento maestoso - Allegro vivace, quasi doppio movimento - Tempo I - Allegro molto

Track length4:07

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2. Poco adagio - Vivace non troppo

Track length7:07

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3. Andante - Vivace non troppo - Andante - Allegretto

Track length6:39

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4. Andante moderato (Quasi tempo di marcia) - Allegretto scherzando - Meno mosso - Allegro - Moderato

Track length5:33

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5. Allegro

Track length4:07

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6. Lento maestoso - Vivace, quasi movimento - Lento - Vivace

Track length4:57

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Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 6 in D flat major

Work length2:53

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The Z.E.N. Trio (piano trio), Zhang Zuo (piano), Esther Yoo (violin), Narek Hakhnazaryan (cello)
Recorded: 2016-06
Recording Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London

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The Z.E.N. Trio – pianist Zhang Zuo, violinist Esther Yoo and cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan – met on the BBC New Generation Artists’ scheme in 2015 and have since performed concerts together for BBC radio as well as across the UK and elsewhere in Europe.

While the trio’s name, “Z.E.N.” is an acronym for the three artists’ initials, it also represents the philosophy with which they approach chamber music making - the forgoing of the self for total togetherness.

An imaginative and electrifying performer, Zhang Zuo (“Zee Zee”) began her musical training in Germany at the age of five.

Upon returning to her native China, she became one of the most sought after young artists in the nation, collaborating with leading Chinese orchestras with whom she retains a close link.

Esther Yoo first came to international attention in 2010 when, aged 16, she became the youngest prize winner of the 10th International Sibelius Violin Competition.

From 2014 to 2016 she was a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, culminating in her BBC Proms debut.

Esther plays regular return engagements with Philharmonia Orchestra at London’s Royal Festival Hall as well as with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and has performed in tours across Asia and South America.

Since winning the Cello First Prize and Gold Medal at the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2011 at the age of 22, Narek Hakhnazaryan has performed with most major orchestras across the globe and has established himself internationally as one of the finest cellists of his generation.

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February 2018

Here’s the auspicious debut from a trio of BBC New Generation Artists. Z.E.N. stands for the musicians’ initials – and their philosophy. Vivid playing.

Brahms & Dvorak: Piano Trios

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