Dana Zemtsov

Gramophone Magazine has described Dana Zemtsov’s playing as “so perfectly tuned, so varied in color and with such considerable distances in the intervals between the notes, that you would be forgiven for thinking it sounded more like a chamber orchestra.”

Dana Zemtsov is internationally recognized as one of the most distinctive viola soloists of her generation. Born in Mexico City and raised and educated primarily in the Netherlands, her artistic identity has been shaped by a life lived between Europe and the Americas, grounded in a deep musical lineage and a long-standing commitment to artistic integrity. She comes from a family of musicians spanning several generations, including composers, violinists, violists, and conductors, all active as highly respected professional musicians.

Dana Zemtsov has released seven albums to date, many of which have received international critical acclaim. Her discography reflects a clear artistic vision, combining core repertoire with rediscovered works, contemporary compositions, and deeply personal thematic concepts.

Her artistic approach is marked by clarity, depth, and a strong sense of responsibility toward both repertoire and audience. Through thoughtfully curated programs that bring together established works with rediscovered and contemporary repertoire, she seeks to create concerts that encourage attentive listening and a shared musical experience — rooted in tradition, yet open to renewal.