Kuang Zhou · Viola, Cincinnati

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Kuang Zhou · 周旷

Kuang Zhou is a Cincinnati-based violist pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), studying with Brian Hong. His work spans solo, chamber and orchestral performance.

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Looking Forward to ItSeason 26–27

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Season2627

Looking aheadKuang ZhouLooking Forward to ItCincinnati · New dates will be announcedLearn more May232025

Performance archiveThe Orchestra NowTelemann with TŌNBard College · Concerto in G major, I–IILearn more May112025

Performance archiveOlin Hall · Bard CollegeA recital, an original premiereViola and piano · Sonata IntroductionLearn more

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Original musicViola & piano

A new voice for viola.
Original composition · May 2025

Sonata Introduction for Viola and Piano was premiered at Kuang Zhou’s May 2025 recital in Olin Hall at Bard College, dedicated to Melissa Reardon.

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StudySeason 26–27A new chapter in Cincinnati

OrchestraOctober 2025Beethoven, Tan Dun, and the viola section

Solo23 May 2025Telemann with The Orchestra Now

Recital11 May 2025An original premiere at Bard College

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KZSolo · Chamber · Orchestra

The art of listening.

From solo concertos to chamber music and orchestral performance, Kuang Zhou’s work is rooted in the voice of the viola. His musical path connects Shanghai, Bard College and Cincinnati, with an ongoing commitment to collaboration, teaching and new music.

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