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DECEMBER 2025 - 23rd at 8.15pm
Guest on Rai 3’s “Via dei Matti n.0”
A special encounter between music, words and listening: Clouds by Ezio Bosso becomes the starting point for a unique crossover between Stefano Bollani and Alessio Bertallot, guest of the musical salon "Via dei Matti n.0" on national Italian television Rai 3.
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DECEMBER 2025 - 12th
IG Live with Zofia Neugebauer
Irene and Zofia talked about musical education, Zofia's experiences with the Karajan Academy and the Verbier Chamber Orchestra,. They dove into important topics like therapy, the realities of the profession as musicians, the challenges both personally and professionally, teaching, social media presence, sound baths, and painting.
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SEPTEMBER 2025
An artistic portrait on ANSA.it
Music helps us live and share emotions. Social commitment defines the artistic path of Irene Abrigo, an Italian-Swiss violinist, performing for the third time at Carnegie Hall next March...
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SEPTEMBER 2025
Lucignano Music Festival 2025
“A successful event, capable of leaving a cultural and educational mark, as well as an artistic one”.
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SEPTEMBER 2025 - 18th at 7pm
Live on National Italian Radio Rai 3
During the broadcast, Abrigo shared with Marco Cosci her artistic and philosophical vision of the theme “War and Peace” for the Lucignano Music Festival 2026. This central focus intertwines music, reflection, and cultural engagement in a journey of harmony and awareness. The interview offers a privileged glimpse behind the scenes of the festival’s creative process and explores the role of music as a tool for dialogue and reconstruction. Listen to the full interview on Rai Radio 3 Suite and discover how the Lucignano Music Festival 2026 transformed the contrast between war and peace into a sonic narrative of hope and renewal.
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AUGUST 2025
Back to Carnegie Hall, NY
Irene will come back for the third time in the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York with Salvatore Di Vittorio conducting the Chamber Orchestra of New York. On the program, Vaughan Williams Lark Ascending for violin and orchestra.
DECEMBER 2024 - 28th at 5pm
Live on National Italian Radio Rai 3
The show "Piazza Verdi" by Rai Radio 3 will broadcast a live interview to Irene and Jürg Dähler, presenting their several musical projects and activities.
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DECEMBER 2024 - 19th at 8pm
On National Swiss Radio SRF Kultur
Irene appears in the SRF Kultur show "Im Konzertsaal" featuring the 2024 edition of the Pfingstefestival Schloss Brunegg. On the program, the three Romances by Clara Schumann (430hz), the Piano Quartet op.47 by Robert Schumann (430 hz) and the Duo for violin and viola Love Letters by contemporary Swiss composer Alfred Felder (world première).
Irene plays with Gilles Vonsattel (fortepiano), Jürg Dähler (viola) and Joël Marosi (cello).
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DECEMBER 2024
Beethoven Violin Concerto Debut
During the 24-25 Season Irene will debut the Beethoven Violin Concerto: the 15th of December at the Victoria Hall, the monumental concert hall in Geneva, and on the 16th of December in the Turin Conservatory with Antonmario Semolini and Virtuosi dell'Accademia di San Giovanni.
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NOVEMBER 2024
Interview and Cover on "L'Eco"
Discover Irene's full interview in L’Eco, the weekly newspaper dedicated to Italians in Switzerland.
Read the full article here (in Italian).
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SEPTEMBER 2024
Lucignano - Musical Gems from the Heart of Tuscany
The enchanting town of Lucignano recently hosted an extraordinary musical event, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Tuscany.
In his insightful review, Lorenzo Tozzi captures the essence of the festival, praising its captivating performances that spanned from traditional to contemporary styles. The event not only entertained but also served as a vital platform for fostering appreciation of the region’s artistic legacy.
With its picturesque backdrop and lively atmosphere, the festival successfully united the community, reaffirming the importance of music in cultural identity.
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SEPTEMBER 2024
Lucignano Music Festival - A Celebration of Beauty and Inclusion
The Lucignano Music Festival under the artistic direction of Irene Abrigo took place from 25 to 28 of September, successfully combining the magic of music with essential values like beauty and inclusion. The event featured a diverse lineup of artists who delivered captivating performances, creating a unique atmosphere that inspired and engaged the audience. Beyond enjoying great music, attendees reflected on how culture can break down social barriers and foster community. Through workshops, discussions, and artistic showcases, the festival highlighted music as a universal language that unites people from all walks of life. With its varied audience, from young to old, the festival reinforced the importance of music as a vehicle for positive messages!
JUNE 2024
Closing Besançon Festival La Via Musica
Irene is replacing 1st violin Bogdan Bozovic leading the WSQ - Winterthur String Quartet and baroque wind players for the closing concert of the first part of La Via Musica Festival in Besançon. On the program, the 29th Symphony from Mozart as well as Piano concertos K449 and K450 with forte-pianist and conductor Arthur Schoonderwoert playing on an original instrument from 18th century. For the first time in 100 years of the WSQ, a woman will lead the group as 1st violin. For this project the WSQ plays on original Jacobus Stainer instruments (1750 - 90) and gut strings.
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MAY 2024
"A fascinating play of emotions magnificently performed"
Read the great critic published on the Aargauer Zeitung about the 2024 Pfingstfestival Schloss Brunegg with focus on the two opening concerts featuring the world première of the duo for violin and viola "Love Letters" by Alfred Felder, performed by Irene and violist Jürg Dähler.
MAY 2024
World première at Pfingstfestival Schloss Brunegg
On the 17th of May Irene will perform a world première of the duo for violin and viola "Love Letters" written by Alfred Felder for the Pfingstfestival and dedicated to her and violist Jürg Dähler.
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MARCH 2024
Bach Three Partitas
Irene will debut the Three partitas of Bach in one concert for the Facettenkonzerte at the Konservatorium Winterthur.
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FEBRUARY 2024
IG Live interview with violin teacher Eleonora Umidon
Irene converses with Eleonora about the violin pedagogy and life lessons from learning a musical instrument.
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