The violinist and composer Esther Abrami has revolutionised the way classical music is presented. She has succeeded in breaking the mould of an extremely conservative world, whilst at the same time making classical music known and loved by young people who had never heard it before.

Today, she has over a million followers on her social media platforms, where she offers a glimpse into her life as a classical musician with a touch of rock ’n’ roll.

Madame Figaro wrote of Esther: “No one had ever achieved such a feat before: captivating millions of young internet users who are constantly active on social media and inspiring a passion for classical music in them through works such as Bach’s partitas and Mendelssohn’s violin concertos.”

Described by *Les Echos* as “the musician who opens the doors to classical music for all generations”, she was also the first classical musician ever to be nominated in the “Social Media Super Star” category at the GlobalAwards in London. As a graduate of one of the world’s most prestigious institutions, the Royal College of Music in London,

Even before she had completed her studies, Esther signed a contract with Sony for the release of her first album. Two successful albums led to appearances on television programmes such as “Quotidien” and “Quelle Époque” in France, as well as “BBC1 Sunday Morning Live”, “BBC Breakfast”, “Christmas Carols” on ITV and “Sky News” in the UK. Esther was featured in Classic FM’s “30 under 30 Classical Artists to Watch” series, curated by Julian Lloyd Webber, and was listed as a “Rising Star” by BBC Music Magazine.

This year she is releasing her third album on Sony. It is entitled “Women” and is dedicated to the female composers who have historically been overlooked in a world dominated almost exclusively by men. Esther Abrami has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious classical concert halls, including the Royal Albert Hall in London with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee, Carnegie Hall in New York and the Musikverein in Vienna. She recently returned from a three-week tour of China, during which she performed in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Guangzhou and other cities. Having sold out the Salle Gaveau in Paris last year, she has now announced her first concert at the legendary Olympia.

Her interest in fashion – something rather unusual in the world of classical music – has led her to become an ambassador for several luxury brands, including Zenith (LVMH), Champagne Tsarine and Messika. She is regularly dressed by Dior, Fendi, Tod’s and Louboutin. Harper’s Bazaar recently described her as “the leading violinist of a new generation of classical music fans, bringing fashion and a love of styling to her industry”.

She also regularly gives lectures and masterclasses attended by thousands of participants, including at the National Congress of the Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants and at business schools such as ECM. Her podcast, “Women in Classical”, gives a voice to modern women from all over the world who work in various areas of the music industry. She regularly welcomes distinguished guests, including Rachel Portman, the first woman to win an Oscar for film music.

Esther Abrami is one of those who are shaping and advancing her field and working to ensure that people of all backgrounds and genders have equal opportunities for success and equal access to knowledge.

She plays an 1857 Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume violin, which has been generously loaned to her by the Beare’s International Violin Society.

Esther Abrami will be the soloist at the concert on 30 July 2026