Italian-Swiss violinist Irene Abrigo is recognized for her expressive depth, stylistic versatility, and distinctive artistic voice, spanning from historically informed performance to contemporary creation. A prizewinner of the Respighi Prize and the European Competition, she has established herself as one of the most compelling musicians of her generation, combining an international performing career with a strong commitment to education and socially engaged artistic projects.

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A major highlight of the 2025–2026 season is her third appearance at Carnegie Hall, where she performed Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending to a sold-out audience with the Chamber Orchestra of New York and Maestro Salvatore Di Vittorio. This milestone further confirms her growing presence on the international stage.

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Irene made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2015 with the Chamber Orchestra of New York, presenting the U.S. premiere of Dirk Brossé’s Black, White and in Between, and was subsequently re-invited to perform Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, receiving a standing ovation. She has appeared as a soloist with orchestras including the West Bohemian Symphony Orchestra and has performed the South American premiere of Ottorino Respighi’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in Brazil, further deepening her artistic connection to Respighi’s repertoire.

A dedicated chamber musician, she has collaborated with artists such as Heinz Holliger, Dénes Várjon, Corina Belcea, Jürg Dähler, Rosanne Philippens, Felix Renggli, Julian Prégardien, Thomas and Patrick Demenga, Enrico Bronzi, and the Merel Quartet. Her close relationships with leading composers—including Heinz Holliger, Xavier Dayer, Richard Dubugnon, Nadir Vassena, David Philip Hefti, Mischa Käser, and Daniel Schnyder—have resulted in numerous premieres written for her and broadcast internationally. Alongside her commitment to contemporary music, she is deeply engaged in historically informed performance, collaborating with Enrico Onofri and performing on a rare Jacobus Stainer baroque violin.