The Mind Over Finger Podcast 217 Nancy Zhou: Artistry Unlocked - Storytelling Through Sound
In this episode, violinist Nancy Zhou shares her deep, thoughtful approach to music-making. She explores:
- How interpretation goes beyond technique to storytelling
- The importance of score study and stepping into the composer’s mind
- How body awareness and movement shape musical expression
- What musicians can learn from dancers and storytellers
- The philosophy behind her upcoming album, Stories (Re)Traced
Nancy’s insights will challenge the way you think about practice, performance, and artistic growth.
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Website: https://www.nancyzhouviolin.com
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THANK YOU:
Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show’s musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.