With more than 415,000 followers on TikTok, 300,000 on YouTube, and 265,000 on Instagram, it’s fair to say that musical sensation Esther Abrami is hugely popular.
The French-born violinist, educator and influencer, has used social media and the digital world as a way of amassing a growing army of fans.
It has also been a way of attracting a whole new generation of young people into the world of classical music. Abrami has a knack for producing content that engages with younger people – sharing snippets of performances and practice sessions with behind-the-scenes glimpses into her life as a musician.
It’s a skill that she’s harnessed incredibly well and embracing social media platforms has not only helped bring classical music to the masses, it’s also enabled her to champion female composers.
Abrami is far more than just an online star and music fans in Harrogate will get the chance to see her perform when she plays at The Crown Hotel on July 10.
The 27-year-old musician, who studied at the Royal College of Music and completed her master’s degree at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, is widely considered one of the most promising young classical artists of her generation and has been appointed Creative Partner and Artist in Residence by the English Symphony Orchestra.
In 2021, the same year she signed with Sony Classical, she was among those included in Classic FM’s 30 Under 30 to watch and (chosen by Julian Lloyd Webber who himself has a close bond with Harrogate), and in 2022, she made her debut at the Royal Albert Hall.
Now this hugely gifted violinist is coming to Harrogate where she will perform a thrilling mixture of traditional classical repertoire alongside works from her new album Cinema, which features new arrangements of blockbuster hits including ‘The Witcher’ and ‘The Hunger Games’ alongside iconic French music such as ‘Amélie’ and ‘Les Choristes.’
Speaking about her new album, Abrami said: “I often reflect on the similarities between film music & classical music – the intricacy of the orchestral arrangements, the emotional depth, and the timeless beauty of both – and I hope that listeners will fall for the music of ‘Cinéma’ just as I have.”