"Outstanding Artist"
- Enrico Onofri
"... an intense piano quartet program
wonderfully led by Irene Abrigo on her 1758 Guadagnini"
- Lorenzo Tozzi, Rivista Musica
"A fascinating play of emotions
magnificently performed"
- Aargauer Zeitung
"A rare perfection in phrasing,
a dialogue that goes well beyond words
gave me moments of profound happiness"
- Enzo Restagno
"...her energetic playing in a golden dress
enchanted Carnegie Hall"
- De Morgen
"...she revealed undoubted virtuosistic capacity,
combined with a clean execution and a crystal precision"
- La Nuova Voce
BIOGRAPHY
Winner of the prestigious Respighi Prize and laureate of numerous international competitions, Irene Abrigo is a celebrated Italian-Swiss violinist whose career spans acclaimed performances at Carnegie Hall, collaborations with important Institutions and chamber musicians, and premieres of works by renowned contemporary composers. Known for her expressive sound, technical mastery, and artistic versatility, she brings depth and elegance to both classical and modern repertoire. Alongside her concert activity, she is passionately committed to cultural outreach, education, and social responsibility, using music as a powerful tool for connection, inclusion, and change.
ARTISTIC DIRECTION
Lucignano Music Festival
An international music festival in the unique medieval borgo of Lucignano, Tuscan countryside between Arezzo and Siena.
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Italian Swiss Music Society
A concert serie in the heart of Zurich promoting the exchange between Italian and Swiss artists, under the patronage of the Italian Institute of Culture and the Italian Consulate.
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POURQUOIPAS
A non-profit cultural association supporting
culture, education and charity projects.
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Teaching
5-6 / 19-20 May 2025
Fast Fingers Slow Life: The Academy
Solo
May 17, 2025
LUCIGNANO MUSIC FESTIVAL (IT)
Presentation and Fundraising LMF25
Music by J.S. Bach, H. Holliger and N. Milstein
Irene Abrigo, presentator & violin
Chamber Music
27th May 2025
FESTIVAL PAGANINI, PARMA (IT)
Paganini and Schubert with Giampaolo Bandini
Celebration of the 185 years since Paganini's death (1840)
Monument to Niccolò Paganini
Solo
27-28-29th May 2025
FESTIVAL PAGANINI, PARMA (IT)
The Paganini Mystery Room
Irene Abrigo, concept & violin
Celebration of the 185 years since Paganini's death (1840)
Chamber music
6 - 9 June 2025
PFINGSTFESTIVAL SCHLOSS BRUNEGG (CH)
Chamber music with Dénes Varjon, Alfredo Perl, Jürg Dähler, Hanna Weinmeister, Patrick Demenga, Sophie Klussmann, Francesco Sica, Hannes Bärtschi
Solo
July 1-4, 2025
CD RECORDING
J.S. Bach Three Partitas for solo violin
BWV1002 - 1004 - 1006
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VIDEOS
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