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"Outstanding Artist"

- Enrico Onofri

 

"A fascinating play of emotions

magnificently performed"

- Aargauer Zeitung

 

"...her energetic playing in a golden dress

enchanted Carnegie Hall" 

- De Morgen

Winner of the prestigious Respighi Prize and laureate of numerous international competitions, Italian-Swiss violinist Irene Abrigo has performed and collaborated with leading institutions, soloists, and premiered works by renowned contemporary composers. Known for her expressive sound, technical mastery, and artistic versatility, she brings depth to both classical and modern repertoire.

Mentored by acclaimed artists such as Corina Belcea, Heinz Holliger, Enrico Onofri, and Jürg Dähler, she has developed a refined and personal musical vision. Highlights of the 2025–2026 season include her third appearance at Carnegie Hall with the Chamber Orchestra of New York and Maestro Salvatore Di Vittorio, as well as a chamber music tour with Heinz Holliger and the Swiss Chamber Soloists. Beyond the stage, she is deeply committed to cultural outreach, education, and social responsibility, using music as a powerful tool for connection and change.

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UPCOMING CONCERTS​​​​​

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Nov 11, 2025

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

Liceo Artistico

Ysaÿe, Paganini, Boccherini,

Käser, Martinu

with Giampaolo Bandini, Jürg Dähler, Francesco Sica, Sebastian Braun

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Nov 20-23, 2025

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

Concert Hall Liszt Academy

Brahms, Boccherini, Schumann,

Ysaÿe, Martinu

with Stephen Waarts, Osztrosits Éva, Jürg Dähler, Perényi Miklós, Szabó Ildikó, Dénes Várjon, Izabella Simon, Csáki András​

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Jan 26, 2026

​WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND

Konservatorium Winterthur

​Bartók: Rhapsodie Nr. 1 
Prokofiev: Violin Sonata Nr. 2 op. 94bis
Schostakowitsch: Violin Sonata op. 134

with Canan Kocaay Camurtas, piano

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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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