Esther Abrami was just three years old when she held a violin. That singular moment sparked a lifelong passion that would shape the future of one of today’s most celebrated classical musicians.
For Abrami, success has always been driven by love for her craft. By the time she began private lessons at age ten, she had already resolved to become a professional violinist. Today, at 29, the French-born virtuoso is one of the brightest stars on the global classical music stage.
Educated at the prestigious Royal College of Music, Abrami’s career took off before she even graduated. Signing with Sony Music for her debut album, she quickly captured the attention of the industry. With two acclaimed albums to her name, she was named a “Rising Star” by BBC Music Magazine and featured on Classic FM’s influential “30 Under 30 Classical Artists to Watch” list. Her ascent was meteoric, marked by a deep, emotional connection to her music and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Abrami’s career has already taken her to some of the most storied concert halls in the world—from London’s Royal Albert Hall, where she performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra during Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee celebrations, to the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York and Vienna’s majestic Musikverein. This spring, she released her third album, Women—a moving tribute to female composers whose contributions have long gone unrecognized in the male-dominated world of classical music.
Beyond the concert stage, Abrami is a passionate advocate for gender equality. Through her podcast series Women in Classical, she amplifies the voices of female musicians across the globe. She also plays an active role in Zenith’s DREAMHERS initiative, which unites bold, inspiring women from diverse fields to encourage others to pursue their dreams fearlessly. A modern ambassador for classical music, Abrami is also a master of digital storytelling. With a strong presence on social media, she connects with younger audiences and makes the world of classical music more accessible than ever before.
An admirer of craftsmanship in all forms, Abrami recently visited Zenith’s manufacture and was fascinated by the parallels between high watchmaking and classical music. “There’s a shared heritage,” she notes. “Both are timeless, intricate arts that demand patience, discipline, and attention to detail.” Whether in a Swiss watchmaking atelier or in her own hours of rehearsal, Esther Abrami finds beauty in precision—and in the passion that makes every moment sing.
